Guess Whos Coming to Dinner - Essay Example

Download file to see previous pages As tha discussion highlights the primary themes in the film revolve around the relationships shared between father and son, father and daughter and husband and wife. Tracy and Hepburn are a liberal minded couple and have brought up their daughter, Katherine Houghton, to be open- minded and think for herself instead of conforming to conventional norms. However, they were not prepared for the huge shock that awaited them, when she returned from her vacation with a new fiancé, Poitier who was an African American doctor. The parents of the bride and groom are prejudiced and unable to accept this fact. Their interpersonal communication has barriers which they find difficult to break down or cross. For each of them, the situation holds a different meaning and though they communicate with each other, they were not actually hearing the other person’s point of view.

From this paper it is clear that director Stanley Kramer, highlights the depth of conversation and emotions that flow between the father and son, engaged in a heated argument. There is a clear generation gap between them and this is the major barrier that comes between them and prevents them from actually listening to each other. Poitier’s father is unable to comprehend what is being said, being the stereotypical father that he is. He is unable to accept that his son has grown into a man and has his own ways of thinking and making decisions. ...Download file to see next pagesRead More