Yes, it does matter. That's an insular way to see it. Your 'general illustration of the social pitfalls of war doesn't need to refer to particular examples' is an erroneous arguement of your own.
Andalite-Bandit posted:How exactly do you know the incidents in Starship Troopers reference actual events experienced by Heinlen? First of all, he didn't fight in any war. Second of all, authors regularly make things up. That's kind of what their job is. There is sometimes a direct correlation to an actual event but other times there isn't. It is not required. Authors are very imaginative people. Also, why are you going on calling people ignorant and such! This is a nice forum! We do not need that sort of silliness going on!
Raven posted:PICTURETHIS, would you please cut down the condescension? Yes, it does matter. That's an insular way to see it. Your 'general illustration of the social pitfalls of war doesn't need to refer to particular examples' is an erroneous arguement of your own. I fail to see why to see something as a general illustration is an insular viewpoint, or why interpreting the novel or the movie as such is inherently erroneous. You yourself express confusion as to the exact message being sent: “I couldn't understand if he was making a reference to Americans and what was the message he was sending?” Since you yourself are uncertain as to what message is being sent, I would think that you would be more tolerant of alternate viewpoints and interpretations. Finally, the nature of art, even pop art, is such that multiple interpretations are usually possible. If the exact inspirational conflict in reference is unclear, perhaps that is intentional? While I do not deny the possibility that the stories were intended as commentary directed at specific conflicts – that may very well have been the intent of the respective creators – I also believe that the stories can apply as general commentary on the nature of war.
tal0nkarrde posted:I read the novel by Robert Heinlein. I was not very impressed by it, although, judging from reviews, I suppose I should be. I actually enjoyed the movie better however loosely based on the novel it was.
