Conclusions The representation of masculinity through james Reese and Charlie Wax in the film of From Paris With Love

28 CHAPTER IV CONCLUSIONS AND SUGGESTIONS

A. Conclusions

From Paris with Love is an action film which describes two characters James Reese and Charlie Wax. They have mission to dismantle terrorist access to a suicide bombing at the conference that takes place in France. The film describes the classification concept of masculinity; the working class and the upper middle class technical masculinity. The two classification of masculinity concept are represented through two characters. Firstly, Charlie Wax is representation of working class masculinity. The working class masculinity is a classification of men who rather use their physical power. In this film, Wax shows use the physical power in his movements. Wax movement is more courageous and full of action. It is because he rather spends his working time outdoor. To do his job he fights, uses weapon, talks rudely and doesn’t have any pity to kill his enemy. All characteristic of Wax help him can be said as working class masculinity. Secondly, Reese is representation of the upper middle class technical masculinity. The upper middle class technical masculinity is classification of men who rather use their skill and brain power. Reese is described as having more action smooth, calm and able to handle the problem. The other side as the upper middle class technical masculinity can be seen from the ability of Reese to speak other languages. Reese is able to speak Chinese fluently can also play chess well. In conclusion, the writer finds that From Paris with Love shows the different classification of masculinity; the working class masculinity and the upper middle class technical masculinity. Wax represents working class masculinity and Reese represents the upper middle class technical masculinity and end of the film, Reese shows an ability to use weapon and kill his enemy as can be said he is both the working class masculinity and the upper middle class technical masculinity.

B. Suggestions