Write an essay on the “villains” of On the Waterfront, who are also moral agents. Early in the film Johnny Friendly has a speech giving his view of life and justifying his brutality. Terry’s brother Charley in several places explains his position on moral matters. Do Friendly and Charley differ and, if so, how? How are
their views of life and their experiences causes of their choices? How would you describe their moral ideas? Is either character worthy of our sympathy, or
both, and, if so, why?
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