Theme in Fight Club

I found an article on one of my favorite movies, Fight Club. The article describes the themes in the film mainly revolving around the idea of freedom that the main character, Edward Norton, is searching for. He is searching for freedom from materialism and that the things he purchases defines him. The main character goes to help groups that he does not really need. For example, he attends a group from men battling testicular cancer. He finds that once he cries and releases his pain he can finally fall asleep. He 'meets' Tyler Durden, who is everything the main character wants to be. The Fight Club starts and this is a symbol that once the character feels physical pain he feels alive. He starts going to work with bruises and bloody clothes. His confidence rises and is arrogant about his appearance. The article is very descriptive and I really want to watch the movie again to pick out all the symbolism.

Fight Club

I am considering writing my paper on the movie, Fight Club. This movie challenges our common ways of thinking and allows us to notice the more important things in life. Edward Norton plays a depressed businessman who doesn't like his job and tries to organize his life through a series of events. He slowly starts to feel alienated from the world and does whatever he can to relate to other people and try to pull his life back together. Soon, Norton becomes friends with Tyler Durden, an average citizen who sells soap for a living and doesn't put any value on materialistic items. Tyler introduces Norton to a physical alternative for relieving the stress that he has been keeping inside for so long. Soon, more men join the two friends in their informal meetings to fight. "Fight Club" becomes a secret underground club where various men who are sworn to secret meet to let our their internal anger as they learn more about the values of life.

The website that I have included is a basic summary of what the film is about. It is a short video that allows individuals to realize that life is not just about money and valued possessions. After watching it, you may wonder a little bit more about the purpose of life.