Act III: 2

This scene of Gloucester’s unfortunate loss is very gruesome and disgraceful. No respect is shown to Gloucester even in his own home. The plucking of the eyes takes place while fighting continues and people are dying. Nothing but dramatic violence and gore is happening to cater to the storm and rage of the entire Act. This section of the novel is entirely consumed in the frustrations of the families and how all the problems are now starting to blend together. This violence brings together the rage that everyone has kept inside. It is the best way that Shakespeare could express the true emotions that the novel includes. I tend to believe that this display of violence was quite necessary for the full affect of the novel to be experienced and felt. I don’t think we could fully appreciate this work without the vile display Shakespeare creates. Graphic violence is necessary in slasher films and GTA. With slasher films the entire aspect of the film is killing, blood, and guts. It is called a horror for a reason. This type of film needs the gore for the fright factor. However, it is different with GTA. Including gore here adds the realistic affect. When such actions as killings or beatings happen in the real world blood, broken bones, and dismemberment occur. This game has felt the need to add this reality. I am not saying I support the aspect of the game, but I think the creators made a good decision in order to sell the game. Graphic violence has a place in films, games, and novels when it has to be present for the dramatic affect or to be as realistic as possible. This display is not something that should be thrown about nonchalant. Graphic violence should not be used as humor. It is a serious matter. Shakespeare used the violence correctly and made the ending of Act III memorable.