Character Evolution
Introduction
In films, character development involves a change in consideration to the characterization of a specific dynamic character, which tends to change over the course of the involved narrative. Bad character developments are more likely to lead to feelings that an individual is manipulating specific events in the film to their own whims or, in some cases, reducing the character’s believability. However, characters change can either be positive or negative depending on how the change influences other characters and events in the films. This paper will focus on Sang-woo from the film Squid Game and how he changes to be a bad character in the end.
Typically, the film was focused on the survival of 456 players. Each of these characters was in deep financial debt and was forced to risk their lives playing a series of deadly games of children for a chance of being rewarded financially. Although there were a lot of characters who evolved throughout the film, one of the most outstanding characters was Sang-woo. Logically, it is not that Sang-woo suddenly turns evil, particularly when he betrayed Ali. His betray can be seen as the culmination of a spiraling arc related to the characters. Sang-woo had roots of kindness. These roots can be considered as the belief that Sang-woo was about other characters (Ben Abdesslem & Picault, 2021).
Before the betrayal, Sang-woo was a good character and focused on specific ways to ensure positive outcomes for all of his team members. However, Sang-woo betrays Ali when he insists that they should both go a separate way observing other players and meet after three minutes before the end of the game. Unfortunately for Ali, Sang-woo had a plan focused on tricking and distracting Ali to swap Ali’s bag of marble for a pebble’s bag. As a result, Sang-woo ended up with the real bad. As a result, Ali is killed after losing the game.
Logically, Sang-woo can be considered as one of the best characters in the film. The main reason is that Sang-woo is one of the most realistic characters in the film. Sang-Woo’s realism can be related to his motivations and, most importantly, actions that make more sense, particularly when viewed from the perspective of a desperate suicidal individual. However, most of the mistake that he makes contributes significantly to his evaluation from a good to a bad character. Originally, Sang-woo showed a compassionate heart. Besides, Sang-woo also bounded with other characters, particularly Seong Gi-hun and Abdul Ali (Madžarević & Soto-Sanfiel, 2018). During the glass bridge incident, Sang-Woo’s actions also reveal another true indent of ruthlessness. When one glassworker is reluctant to move forward during this incident, he is pushed by Sang-woo. The primary aim of Sang-woo, in this case, was to test the tile and to figure out the safe route, particularly for him.
Conclusion
Sang-woo character as the film started was good in different ways. As a result, this contributed to other characters believing and having trust in him. However, over time, Sang-Woo’s characters changed from good to bad as a result of decisions he made, particularly for his own good. As a result, such decisions contributed significantly to his transformation as the film continued until he reached the last test. However, such bad decisions and behaviors did not ensure his success, as he ended up losing the final test of the game.
References
Ben Abdesslem, A., & Picault, J. (2021). Using Netflix Original Series to Teach Economics: a Diversity and Inclusion Approach. Available at SSRN 3988985.
Madžarević, G., & Soto-Sanfiel, M. T. (2018). Positive representation of gay characters in movies for reducing homophobia. Sexuality & Culture, 22(3), 909-930.
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