Key Conflict Ideas Character Analysis

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A Separation: Key Conflict Ideas Causes of conflict A great deal takes place off screen in this film which is presented as exacerbating the conflicts which play out onscreen. In the opening scene, Simin identifies that she does not wish to raise her daughter under “such conditions”. Throughout the film, the tense political climate of Iran is hinted at repeatedly, as well as the differing positions of men and women within that society. This external tension is presented as having a significant influence on some of the characters of the film; in particular on the relationship between Nader and Simin. In addition to this, poverty provides significant fuel for conflict within the film. Razieh is desperate for work, and later, payment for a day’s work, because of her desperate financial situation. Being laid off and thrown deeply into debt causes Hodjat to be depressed, possibly abusive and threatens him with the physical conflict of imprisonment if he cannot pay back lenders. The desperation that Razieh and Hodjat are experiencing then plays itself out in the tension between pursuing justice through the courts (and possibly sending Nader to jail) and accepting the blood money that could pull them out…show more content…
These two characters are often involved in the same conflicts, but are totally unaligned in how they behave as a result. The legal conflict which Nader faces over the death of Razieh’s foetus makes him invest in the idea of clearing his name through the courts. In contrast, Simin fears for Termeh’s safety, and for what the courts might find, and encourages Nader to pay the blood money. For him, paying the blood money is admitting fault, and his pride drives him to refuse. For Simin, bringing an end to the conflict promptly is more important than fighting for truth or fairness. He accuses her of being a coward and she agrees that, when it comes to her daughter’s safety, she is a

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