The Searchers The Searchers, a film directed by John Ford, is one of the great American western classics. Although, at its time, It was unrecognized by critics, today many directors have reflected the film in their works. The Searchers is the tale of a lone, crusading man, played by John Wayne, who lives his life as a constant journey. Ethan is a lonely, tragic character who is obsessed with hatred and revenge. This film explores …showed first 75 words of 1079 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1079 total…is fated to wander and cannot live in a civilized, family-based community. Ethan wanders back into the desert wilderness continuing his life long odyssey for self-discovery. In conclusion, this is a strongly developed film filled with a plethora of symbolic figures and actions. It touches upon many social and political issues that have plagued out nation for years. Although it includes many typical Hollywood stereotypes, this is one of the great western classics. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**