From WSJopinion: Ask yourself whether “Captain Blood” or “The Grapes of Wrath” speaks to your heart. The exercise might be interesting preparation for deciding how to vote in the November elections, writes Lance Morrow.
While Republicans are appealing to voters by prioritizing the economy, inflation and crime, Democrats are focusing on abortion, education and climate. Then there's President Biden's approval rating. Images: AP/Getty Images/Zuma Press Composite: Mark KellyAs a Rorschach test you might rewatch two prehistoric black-and-white movies—“Captain Blood” and “The Grapes of Wrath” —paying attention to the themes of law and government, of oppression and what to do about it.
“Captain Blood” captures the essence of MAGA—or, anyway, of MAGA’s slightly piratical idea of itself. “The Grapes of Wrath” is a masterpiece of what might be called sentimental realism, heavily laden with Christian and socialist formulations. Ask yourself which of the movies speaks to your heart. The exercise—a visit to American fantasies from the time before Donald Trump and Joe Biden were born—might be interesting preparation for deciding how to vote in the November elections.
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