His Girl Friday

I think the movie pokes fun at a number of societal figures. They range from the down-to-earth average Joe to the man of power and prestige, the mayor. This movie does an amazing job breaking down and rebuilding the characters with a hint of satiric spice. For example, the character who delivers the reprieve to the mayor is just some average Joe. But the movie goes on to make him out to be a family man with very little competence and stature. This I believe is to the further press the point that being normal, is well, boring. Another example of boring being normal is the character of Bruce. Though he is a mild mannered and kind fellow he is never able to grasp the situation quite as quickly as Hildy and her male counter part Walter. Clearly this is a jibe at the common man and how bland his life is in comparison to that of a fancy and sophisticated newsman such as Walter. Another example of caste criticism is the character of Hildy. Though she is a women she plays a very dominating role in this movie. From her sometimes violent encounters with Walter to her cool headed demeanor in tight situations, she's a man but much more attractive. She combats the common stereotype of helplessness and demolishes the standards of quietness and submissiveness. A good example of a women stereotype is the character of Molly who ultimately jumps off a building, go figure. This movie does a fine job of taking common issues and positions and warping them into something funny and unexpected.