Professor Priscilla Layne
German 265
6 December 2017
Relatability of a Psychopath Tin Drum is an eerie, one of a kind film based on the life of a young German boy, Oskar Matzerath in. Throughout the film, viewers follow Oskar’s journey during World War II Nazi Germany where he encounters numerous obstacles and awkward encounters. In the controversial story based on Gunter Grass’s novel, Tin Drum has stirred up numerous individuals and caused a great uproar (Fitzpatrick, 61). In the film Tin Drum, viewers are questioned why and how they feel sympathetic towards the anti-hero protagonist. This is exemplified by Oskar’s desire to fit in and fear of growing up.
The film is based in the city of Danzig in 1939, right before World …show more content…
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