Rehumanization through Reflective Osciliation in <i>Jarhead</i>

Rhetoric & Public Affairs Dec 2010

Rehumanization through Reflective Osciliation in <i>Jarhead</i>

Kelly Wilz

Abstract

Abstract This essay uncovers rhetorical processes devoted to rehumanizing the enemy as an antidote to the virulent rhetoric of war. With an eye toward disrupting a problematic process of national identity construction based on otheringand dehumanization, this essay examines Jarhead as a case study that challenges current ideologies of soldiers and their enemies. Using Kenneth Burkes concept of consubstantiality and Linda Hutcheons discussion of reflective oscillation, essay examines Jarhead as a case of rhetoric working to rehumanize enemies, thus providing an example of how film can work against war culture.

Journal: Rhetoric & Public Affairs
Published: 2010-12-01
DOI: 10.2307/41940503
Open Access: Closed
Topics: rhetorical theory qualitative research multilingual writers

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