Do The Right Thing

“Do The Right Thing” Essay



Think harder. We want you to think harder and have more insightful thoughts in this English class. Think outside the lines. These were a few of the phrases that I have heard since I have heard since I began my adventure into English 101. So when I was asked to write a paper dealing with Spike Lee’s masterpiece, “Do The Right Thing,” I chose to expand my thinking past all the normal themes. Sure, the normal themes are great, and you can’t go wrong with general. In a pinch, take general over adventurous each and every time. Nothing wrong with being safe.
What are some “safe” themes that occur in “Do The Right Thing?” Racism is one, and it’s present throughout the movie. However, this is a tired subject, thus has been written about by more authors than I care to count. Discrimination? Sorry, this is just a subdivision of racism, this one has had a few papers written about it as well. Those were all excellent ch...