What is the meaning of the title of The Rules of the Game? What is the "game"? What are the "rules"? Who are the participants? How does one "win" the game? What are the penalties for breaking the rules?
The meaning of the title The Rules of the Game is that in the bourgeoisie class in France there are rules that should be followed in the game of life or there will be consequences. The game in this movie is life. The game is to get the girl you are in love with despite their relationship status or your own relationships. The rules in The Rules of the Game are opposite the rules of what should be expected. Lying, cheating, and going behind each others backs are the rules in that game. The players of the game are Jackie, Christine, St. Aubin, Robert, Genevieve, Andre, Octave, Lissett, Shumacher, and Marceau. One wins the game by winning the love of the girl or guy they love. Octave, Andre, Robert, and St. Aubin all competed to win the game of Christine’s heart but only Octave won. He won the game by pretending to be just a friend of Christine, which gave him time alone with her. None of the other men thought anything of it because they trusted Octave was a reliable man. He was a lover with Lissett, Christine’s close friend, and won the game by tricking the other men who wanted Christine and leaving Lissett to Marceau. Fortunately, the only man to break the rules of the game was Andre. It is fortunate that he was the only one to break the rules because he ended up getting killed on accident by Shumacher. He broke the rules by being honest and the only man not to cheat.
The title “The Rules of The Game” means the rules of life in the 20’s of a bourgeoisie France. The “game” is life and one must follow the rules in order to survive. There are many rules such as do not get in the way of the wealthy, social classes do not mix, do not seriously fall in love, one must cheat on his/her spouse, do not admit to cheating on ones spouse, do not be honest etc. They go on forever. Unfortunately Andre did not follow the rules and therefore did not survive. Andre fell in love with a member of the higher up class, Christine, and came clean about it to her spouse, Robert. He broke three rules ( stick to own class, fell in love, and was honest)! He had to go. And so he did in one of the most tragic ways possible, an accident involving the betrayal of his only true friend, Octave, and a vengeful Schumacher. Andre, Robert, Christine, Schumacher and Octave aren’t the only players of the game however. Don’t forget Lissette, Marceau, Jackie, and Genevieve. Octave was definitely the winner of this game. He stayed with his class, he was deceitful with his best friend and everyone in the house, he had relationships with married women (Lissette), and he was not married and didn’t have true love. The key to his victory though is definitely in his dishonesty, to everyone in the house Octave did not come across as a “threat,” he was known as that man ‘who can be trusted.’ So Octave was the most dishonest of all. So in the end he survived, made out with Christine and called it a day.
The “rules of the game” are to lie and be unfaithful in The Rules of the Game. This makes the movie peculiar because it goes against the apparent societal standards of the world. The “game” itself would be the game of life. It’s how people go about their day-to-day business. One could also view it as Octave’s game, as he’s the one that sets up the entire situation, but my argument is that the game is the game of life. The people participating is everyone, because the game is life. Every single act, word spoken, and intent is encompassed by the game. Every move someone makes affects their chances at either winning or losing the game. When it comes to winning or losing the game, it becomes much more complex and difficult to understand. In order to win the game, you must break societal rules, which technically means your are playing by the rules. It is not even clear from the movie what winning is. Everyone who plays by the rules ends up with shattered lives, but are able to live with themselves. I view someone who wins as being able to live with themselves through their lives. Schumacher lost his wife even though he needs her to be happy; therefore he loses the game because he cannot live with himself. Lisette on the other hand is able to continue with her life comfortably with Christine. Breaking the “rules” results in death. Luviere tried to be a good, honest man, and ended up shot. One might argue he was not a good honest man because he tried to steal Christine away from Robert. However, he made sure to discuss it with Robert first, because he had integrity. But because of his integrity and honesty in a dishonest world, he perished.
The game is life. The rules are simply to do whatever you can to stay on top. This is why there was so much havoc in the house during the film. Either people were not aware of the rules, or did not follow them completely. When the rules were not followed completely, bad things happened, like Andre getting killed for no reason. Everyone in the house played the game, some were just better than others. There were also different levels of the game too. Lissette, Marceau, Jackie, and Genevieve were playing on a lower level, and Andre, Robert, Christine, Schumacher and Octave were playing at the top of the game. However, only Octave had the wit and the will to win the game completely. He avoided death when it was supposed to be him, he got the girl to fall in love with him, and he is not getting in trouble for his actions. In this game, its not always the one who plays fair, but the one who will do what they have to do to win the game. If people do not follow the rules, or aren't aware of them, then it leads to concequences, like being killed. Interpreting the rules, however, is up to the players to decide how to do it. There is no right way, or wrong way to play the game, just survive, and win.
I believe that the rules of the game are that there are no rules. I think that it means that if you can get away with it then it’s fair game. As for the game, I believe that that’s love. Most of the characters in the movie treated love as a game. Lisette and Christine for example, don’t seem to take their situations very seriously. The game is also sort of unforgiving, if you lose then you lose, and there’s nothing you can do about it. Everyone is playing without even knowing about it. Since there are no rules there are no penalties for breaking them. The only way you can possibly be punished is by losing, which in many cases is punishment enough. A couple examples of losing the game would be Andre, and him getting murdered, or the Marquis because he did end up losing the love of his life. Even Octave had to leave in the end. Perhaps, there are no winners of the game, the only way to “win” is to “lose” last. It seems that the most undeserving get away from these consequences scot-free, Lisette, gets to keep her job and the men she played do not. Its all about knowing how to play.
The title of “The Rules of the Game” refers to the idea that love is all a game. It is never taken seriously throughout the movie. Christine, for example, changes her love every minute. Metaphorically she is playing this “game” of love all the time. It is tragically affects Andre, who is one of the characters in the movie who does not know how to play this game. He is one of the few people who has an honest, real love for Christine. Schumacher is another person like Andre who does not understand the game. His love and devotion for his wife, Lisette, is very authentic. Lisette, however, is playing the game throughout the movie like Christine, first by being with Octave, then Marceau. The irony of this title is that, throughout the movie, these characters prove to the audience that there actually is “no rules” to their game of love. Every character, except for Andre and Schumacher, breaks the rules of marriage and friendship. Octave, for example, breaks Andre’s trust as a friend, without Andre even knowing it, by falling in love for Christine at the very end. No one really wins this game, rather they keep falling in love for a different person, or they lose interest in that person. Their interest for each other changes rapidly, never slowing down for a second, especially at the last scene during the party, where characters are literally running in and out of doors, chasing each other in this crazy “game” of love. That is why the director added the hunt scene: to foreshadow what would happen during the party. We see this when Schumacher chases Marceau frantically around the house firing his gun. Sadly, in the end, Andre’s death is seen as a “penalty” for breaking their rules of the game. He broke their rules by not breaking the typical rules of fidelity and loyalty. It is ironic how the decent men, Andre and Schumacher, either end up dead (Andre) or fired from their position (Schumacher). The “rules” of this game is definitely the complete opposite of the actual rules of marriage and trust.
The meaning of the title The Rules of the Game has a significant meaning of trying to figure out through experience and seeing what the boundaries are of life. Its meaning is trying to see what you need to take from this crazy thing called life. The main game that Renoir tries to tackle is Life. As in many games there are different rules that we have to become custom to and many obstacles that we have to tackle and overcome. There is also a love game that is very distinct in this society that is portrayed in this movie. However along with every game there are rules that you have to follow otherwise you will either loose the game or it may take you longer that others to get back in the game. These rules were not made to please everyone. Only some will follow them and succeed. Following certain rules such as trying to get any girl by any means possible, lying, cheating, being deceitful, and not getting in the way of the wealthy. If those rules are not followed which were made by the most fortunate them then the game can become messy. You have the choice to go along with the rules and become the best or back down and go your own way. The people in the game have to get closer to the way people are and see their strategies of the game and figure out a way to shut them down. They have to learn how to adapt themselves to these rules of the game and apply them to life obstacles. The participants are everyone in the movie ranging from the wealthy to the lower class; however all of them have their own parts in the game. I don’t think there is necessarily a winner in the game but there are penalties for breaking the rules. This can result in karma and having to start at a point where everyone is beyond the point where you are. The only way to try to be first place in this game is to work hard and play smarter than everyone else.
"The Rules of the Game" is a film with many underlining political and cultural tones. The title reflects this hidden meaning. In the film, France's political state and its intentions are questioned. This title refers to two different kinds of games that are prominent in the film. First and most evidently, the title refers to the hunt scene. This scene is arguably the most important in the whole movie, as it shows of all the characters true nature. The other way in which this title can be interpreted is how the whole film can be viewed as a game between friends and between lovers. Although the movie can symbolize the status of prewar Europe, it best depicts the interaction between these people forced to stay together for a party. Throughout the whole film, these rules and barriers are felt in the relationships between people; and sometimes these rules are broken. Also, this film also looks at love as a game, whether it be between two friend or spouses. This game, like any game, tempts people to cheat. These are the rules that Renoir is representing in his film.
In The Rules of the Game, the game is love. The rules seem complex within the setting of France at this time, yet the rules are that you must break them. Throughout the film the characters are all caught together at this party weekend and are forced to be with eachother, and they continue to break every rule, or socially acceptable standard, that they can. There are multiple accounts of freinds becoming lovers, lovers becoming friends, and even frfiends falling in love with thier friends lovers. The hectic and sly nature of these relationships is what feeds this so called "game". Without the sneaking or the deception there would be no game, there would only be simple actions and simple feelings. This is the game of love and love is not simple which is what the film seems to hint at. Sometimes there needs to be decietfullness and betrayal to have love. This is clear in this film. The end of the film does comment on the fact that although love is hectic and chaotic that there will still be consequences when the rules are broken. I believe the film says that the rules of love should be broken but is cautiously stating that action still goes hand in hand with consequence.
The meaning of the title The Rules of the Game is that in the bourgeoisie class in France there are rules that should be followed in the game of life or there will be consequences. The game in this movie is life. The game is to get the girl you are in love with despite their relationship status or your own relationships. The rules in The Rules of the Game are opposite the rules of what should be expected. Lying, cheating, and going behind each others backs are the rules in that game. The players of the game are Jackie, Christine, St. Aubin, Robert, Genevieve, Andre, Octave, Lissett, Shumacher, and Marceau. One wins the game by winning the love of the girl or guy they love. Octave, Andre, Robert, and St. Aubin all competed to win the game of Christine’s heart but only Octave won. He won the game by pretending to be just a friend of Christine, which gave him time alone with her. None of the other men thought anything of it because they trusted Octave was a reliable man. He was a lover with Lissett, Christine’s close friend, and won the game by tricking the other men who wanted Christine and leaving Lissett to Marceau. Fortunately, the only man to break the rules of the game was Andre. It is fortunate that he was the only one to break the rules because he ended up getting killed on accident by Shumacher. He broke the rules by being honest and the only man not to cheat.
ReplyDeleteThe title “The Rules of The Game” means the rules of life in the 20’s of a bourgeoisie France. The “game” is life and one must follow the rules in order to survive. There are many rules such as do not get in the way of the wealthy, social classes do not mix, do not seriously fall in love, one must cheat on his/her spouse, do not admit to cheating on ones spouse, do not be honest etc. They go on forever. Unfortunately Andre did not follow the rules and therefore did not survive. Andre fell in love with a member of the higher up class, Christine, and came clean about it to her spouse, Robert. He broke three rules ( stick to own class, fell in love, and was honest)! He had to go. And so he did in one of the most tragic ways possible, an accident involving the betrayal of his only true friend, Octave, and a vengeful Schumacher. Andre, Robert, Christine, Schumacher and Octave aren’t the only players of the game however. Don’t forget Lissette, Marceau, Jackie, and Genevieve. Octave was definitely the winner of this game. He stayed with his class, he was deceitful with his best friend and everyone in the house, he had relationships with married women (Lissette), and he was not married and didn’t have true love. The key to his victory though is definitely in his dishonesty, to everyone in the house Octave did not come across as a “threat,” he was known as that man ‘who can be trusted.’ So Octave was the most dishonest of all. So in the end he survived, made out with Christine and called it a day.
ReplyDeleteThe “rules of the game” are to lie and be unfaithful in The Rules of the Game. This makes the movie peculiar because it goes against the apparent societal standards of the world. The “game” itself would be the game of life. It’s how people go about their day-to-day business. One could also view it as Octave’s game, as he’s the one that sets up the entire situation, but my argument is that the game is the game of life. The people participating is everyone, because the game is life. Every single act, word spoken, and intent is encompassed by the game. Every move someone makes affects their chances at either winning or losing the game.
ReplyDeleteWhen it comes to winning or losing the game, it becomes much more complex and difficult to understand. In order to win the game, you must break societal rules, which technically means your are playing by the rules. It is not even clear from the movie what winning is. Everyone who plays by the rules ends up with shattered lives, but are able to live with themselves. I view someone who wins as being able to live with themselves through their lives. Schumacher lost his wife even though he needs her to be happy; therefore he loses the game because he cannot live with himself. Lisette on the other hand is able to continue with her life comfortably with Christine. Breaking the “rules” results in death. Luviere tried to be a good, honest man, and ended up shot. One might argue he was not a good honest man because he tried to steal Christine away from Robert. However, he made sure to discuss it with Robert first, because he had integrity. But because of his integrity and honesty in a dishonest world, he perished.
The game is life. The rules are simply to do whatever you can to stay on top. This is why there was so much havoc in the house during the film. Either people were not aware of the rules, or did not follow them completely. When the rules were not followed completely, bad things happened, like Andre getting killed for no reason. Everyone in the house played the game, some were just better than others. There were also different levels of the game too. Lissette, Marceau, Jackie, and Genevieve were playing on a lower level, and Andre, Robert, Christine, Schumacher and Octave were playing at the top of the game. However, only Octave had the wit and the will to win the game completely. He avoided death when it was supposed to be him, he got the girl to fall in love with him, and he is not getting in trouble for his actions. In this game, its not always the one who plays fair, but the one who will do what they have to do to win the game. If people do not follow the rules, or aren't aware of them, then it leads to concequences, like being killed. Interpreting the rules, however, is up to the players to decide how to do it. There is no right way, or wrong way to play the game, just survive, and win.
ReplyDeleteI believe that the rules of the game are that there are no rules. I think that it means that if you can get away with it then it’s fair game. As for the game, I believe that that’s love. Most of the characters in the movie treated love as a game. Lisette and Christine for example, don’t seem to take their situations very seriously. The game is also sort of unforgiving, if you lose then you lose, and there’s nothing you can do about it. Everyone is playing without even knowing about it. Since there are no rules there are no penalties for breaking them. The only way you can possibly be punished is by losing, which in many cases is punishment enough. A couple examples of losing the game would be Andre, and him getting murdered, or the Marquis because he did end up losing the love of his life. Even Octave had to leave in the end. Perhaps, there are no winners of the game, the only way to “win” is to “lose” last. It seems that the most undeserving get away from these consequences scot-free, Lisette, gets to keep her job and the men she played do not. Its all about knowing how to play.
ReplyDeleteThe title of “The Rules of the Game” refers to the idea that love is all a game. It is never taken seriously throughout the movie. Christine, for example, changes her love every minute. Metaphorically she is playing this “game” of love all the time. It is tragically affects Andre, who is one of the characters in the movie who does not know how to play this game. He is one of the few people who has an honest, real love for Christine. Schumacher is another person like Andre who does not understand the game. His love and devotion for his wife, Lisette, is very authentic. Lisette, however, is playing the game throughout the movie like Christine, first by being with Octave, then Marceau. The irony of this title is that, throughout the movie, these characters prove to the audience that there actually is “no rules” to their game of love. Every character, except for Andre and Schumacher, breaks the rules of marriage and friendship. Octave, for example, breaks Andre’s trust as a friend, without Andre even knowing it, by falling in love for Christine at the very end. No one really wins this game, rather they keep falling in love for a different person, or they lose interest in that person. Their interest for each other changes rapidly, never slowing down for a second, especially at the last scene during the party, where characters are literally running in and out of doors, chasing each other in this crazy “game” of love. That is why the director added the hunt scene: to foreshadow what would happen during the party. We see this when Schumacher chases Marceau frantically around the house firing his gun. Sadly, in the end, Andre’s death is seen as a “penalty” for breaking their rules of the game. He broke their rules by not breaking the typical rules of fidelity and loyalty. It is ironic how the decent men, Andre and Schumacher, either end up dead (Andre) or fired from their position (Schumacher). The “rules” of this game is definitely the complete opposite of the actual rules of marriage and trust.
ReplyDeleteThe meaning of the title The Rules of the Game has a significant meaning of trying to figure out through experience and seeing what the boundaries are of life. Its meaning is trying to see what you need to take from this crazy thing called life. The main game that Renoir tries to tackle is Life. As in many games there are different rules that we have to become custom to and many obstacles that we have to tackle and overcome. There is also a love game that is very distinct in this society that is portrayed in this movie. However along with every game there are rules that you have to follow otherwise you will either loose the game or it may take you longer that others to get back in the game. These rules were not made to please everyone. Only some will follow them and succeed. Following certain rules such as trying to get any girl by any means possible, lying, cheating, being deceitful, and not getting in the way of the wealthy. If those rules are not followed which were made by the most fortunate them then the game can become messy. You have the choice to go along with the rules and become the best or back down and go your own way. The people in the game have to get closer to the way people are and see their strategies of the game and figure out a way to shut them down. They have to learn how to adapt themselves to these rules of the game and apply them to life obstacles. The participants are everyone in the movie ranging from the wealthy to the lower class; however all of them have their own parts in the game. I don’t think there is necessarily a winner in the game but there are penalties for breaking the rules. This can result in karma and having to start at a point where everyone is beyond the point where you are. The only way to try to be first place in this game is to work hard and play smarter than everyone else.
ReplyDelete"The Rules of the Game" is a film with many underlining political and cultural tones. The title reflects this hidden meaning. In the film, France's political state and its intentions are questioned. This title refers to two different kinds of games that are prominent in the film. First and most evidently, the title refers to the hunt scene. This scene is arguably the most important in the whole movie, as it shows of all the characters true nature. The other way in which this title can be interpreted is how the whole film can be viewed as a game between friends and between lovers. Although the movie can symbolize the status of prewar Europe, it best depicts the interaction between these people forced to stay together for a party. Throughout the whole film, these rules and barriers are felt in the relationships between people; and sometimes these rules are broken. Also, this film also looks at love as a game, whether it be between two friend or spouses. This game, like any game, tempts people to cheat. These are the rules that Renoir is representing in his film.
ReplyDeleteIn The Rules of the Game, the game is love. The rules seem complex within the setting of France at this time, yet the rules are that you must break them. Throughout the film the characters are all caught together at this party weekend and are forced to be with eachother, and they continue to break every rule, or socially acceptable standard, that they can. There are multiple accounts of freinds becoming lovers, lovers becoming friends, and even frfiends falling in love with thier friends lovers. The hectic and sly nature of these relationships is what feeds this so called "game". Without the sneaking or the deception there would be no game, there would only be simple actions and simple feelings. This is the game of love and love is not simple which is what the film seems to hint at. Sometimes there needs to be decietfullness and betrayal to have love. This is clear in this film. The end of the film does comment on the fact that although love is hectic and chaotic that there will still be consequences when the rules are broken. I believe the film says that the rules of love should be broken but is cautiously stating that action still goes hand in hand with consequence.
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