Developed Research of Kill Bill // Use of Misogyny

Misogynistic themes are displayed throughout films such as 'Kill Bill', with Bill's treatment of the Bride, and in 'Jackie Brown', with Ordell and Louis' treatment of Melanie, thereby showing similar characteristics between these male characters. However these characters can also be likened to rap artists such as Eminem who has strongly showed hatred and anger to the opposite sex. Most being from personal experience which can be shown in songs such as ' 97' Bonnie and Clyde' and 'Kim', which all refer to Eminem's ex-wife Kim who were publicly involved in an abusive relationship. He explicitly raps about the murder of his now ex-wife, in which he commits the crime. He continuously uses derogatory words such as 'bitch' and is threatening much like Ordell and Louis are to Melanie. For example Louis says '...before I knock you out...' to Melanie which immediately identifies authority between characters.

Much like Eminem, we see hatred and anger to the opposite sex in both 'Kill Bill' and 'Jackie Brown' in which the recipient are those who are partners of the male characters. Ordell bosses Melanie around like a personal slave and the use of over the shoulder connotes insignificance thus emphasising Ordell's opinion of Melanie as her "identity" appears unimportant. From the perspective of the audience, Melanie appears unclothed which then creates a sense of vulnerability as if she is exposed and defenceless. The composition of this scene, with Ordell and Louis being the audience, and Melanie and the woman on the t.v. in the background then suggest superiority of men as like Melanie, the women in the programme is exposed too creating a sense of weakness and vulnerability. The men are the viewers, making the women appear inferior due to the male identities being foregrounded in this shot. Along with the programme on the t.v., appearance is the predominant aspect which furthermore presents the views of Ordell and Louis by suggesting they care more for appearance and are unappreciative of the opposite sex. Stereotypical gender roles of women include;  'midwife, teacher, accountant, data entry clerk, cashier, salesperson, receptionist, housekeeper, cook, maid, social worker, and nurse'. Some of these may appear outdated, however Ordell and Louis display signs of expectation particularly on Melanie's behalf in which she is expected to get a drink when asked to.