Returning home is an important theme shown in "My Own Private Idaho" *Spoiler alert

Shakespeare's classics relevant to today's streets

When talking about the character Scott, we must not forget ` `Orson Welles' Falstaff '' mentioned in the first chapter. The main character, Falstaff, is a famous character introduced by Shakespeare in plays such as ``Henry IV''. He's a hedonistic, heavy drinker, a big bloke, and an obese middle-aged man. However, he has a strong wit and leadership skills, and is admired by his friends. Hal, the son of King Henry IV of England, a young man who rebels against his father, also admires him. However, faced with his father's critical condition, Hal returns to his former home, ascends the throne as Henry V, and sever ties with Falstaff once and for all.

Needless to say, Orson Welles, who directed and starred in this movie, is a master who left a huge mark on film history with films such as `` Citizen Kane '' (41). Van Sant is one of the directors he admires, and was greatly influenced by ``Orson Welles' Falstaff.'' What was unique about Van Sant's perspective was that he found similarities between the relationship between Falstaff and Hal and the streets of Portland. There, there is an older master who is admired, and young people who admire him.

"Orson Welles' Falstaff" trailer

The relationship between Bob and Scott in My Own Private Idaho is just that. And just like in ``Orson Welles' Falstaff,'' Scott ends up abandoning Bob, whom he once adored and thought of as a father figure. The fate that Bob follows also closely follows that of ``Orson Welles' Falstaff.'' Scott then leaves the sweep and returns to his middle-class home.

Mike also goes back to where he came from. The film begins with Mike standing on a road in the wilderness, and ends on the same road. In the next chapter, we will touch on the ending and consider its meaning.

Spoiler alert, sadness and warmth in the last scene