Fight Club

Fight Club thematically explores violence often perceived as senseless. Evaluate whether it is really senseless.


Do I think violence is senseless? Absolutely not. Yes sometimes it can be foolish and pointless but other times I really do believe violence is the answer. From personal experience, I do know that sometimes talking things out doesn’t help the situation or work at all. I’m not saying that if I try talking to someone and they won’t listen to me that I’d smack their brains out. But, sometimes a little hit here or there can relay the message that I’m trying to get out when nothing else works. By all means I’m certainly not saying I like to get into fights or would suggest someone else get into fights. But I do believe being physical in certain circumstances can help. Also, from what I remember in the movie, the men fight to release stress and just get things out, not just to beat the crap out of each other because they hate each other. I’m a fan of this type of stress relievers. Sometimes I get so stressed out and frustrated I just need to hit a punching bag or whatever is near. In the case of fighting, the men in Fight Club aren’t fighting to beat each other up because of tension, they fight to feel bette. I do believe in the right situation that violence is necessary. Not only is it necessary in the way to release stress but also for self defense. If someone is trying to mug me or fight me, I would most definitely be violent back. If a person is getting mugged and doesn’t use violence back, that person is doomed. Saying violence is senseless is, in my opinion, wrong. Yes sometimes if not used in the right situation yes it can be considered, but definitely at times violence is the best way to handle situations.