In J.K. Curry’s analysis of Oleanna by Davis
Mamet she claims that the movie is not themed around sexual harassment but
themed more on false allegations. I agree with Curry in that the facts given by
Carol in the movie and the tone she has when clarifying the accusations shows
that she is pursuing more than just justice, that she wants to prevent him from
moving up in the hierarchy of society. An example of this is when she states "under
the statute. I am told. It was battery. Yes. And attempted rape." The words chosen
hint that she may not truly feel as if she was battered and rapped but yet she
agrees with her group and authority that under the definition it is indeed rape
and battery. This is a sign that she may not be accusing him of these allegations
for the fact that he may have come across as doing such thing but to solely put
in his place and show him that he is not god and that no matter how he felt
this occurred it does not matter because to her it was. And that is all that
matters. She seems to purposely try to prevent him from moving up into the hierarchy
of academics and the bourgeoisie. It is a way for her "group" of
which we do not know whom it consists of is trying to undermine white male
authority and are targeting John due to the fact his beliefs do not consist of
those of Carol or her group. Do
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