It has been argued that too many of our corporate and political leaders are sociopaths, and having such people in positions of power is deleterious to our society and the world.
R. Preston McCafee’s website summarizes some of the common features in descriptions of the behavior of sociopaths: “Glibness and Superficial Charm, Manipulative and Conning, Grandiose Sense of Self (Feels entitled to certain things as “their right”), Pathological Lying, Lack of Remorse, Need for Stimulation (Living on the edge. Verbal outbursts and physical punishments are normal. Promiscuity and gambling are common.), Callousness/Lack of Empathy (Unable to empathize with the pain of their victims, having only contempt for others’ feelings of distress and readily taking advantage of them.), Poor Behavioral Controls/Impulsive Nature (Believe they are all-powerful, all-knowing, entitled to every wish, no sense of personal boundaries, no concern for their impact on others.), Promiscuous Sexual Behavior/Infidelity, Criminal or Entrepreneurial Versatility.”
Based on the qualities and behavior mentioned above, the character of Roger in the film Window of Opportunity is clearly a sociopath. Using examples from the film, explain why this is true. Then examine two people from either the business or political world and argue why those people also are sociopaths, and where possible compare him or her to the character of Roger.
Use MLA format and have at least four sources in addition to the film.
Outline:
Section 1 – OPENING PARAGRAPH
Define sociopath and cite and mention how they’re common in business and politics.
This paper will examine the character of Roger in the film Window of Opportunity written and directed by Samuel Warren Joseph and compare him to two other sociopaths…
NAME THE SOCIOPATHS who are your subjects.
Section 2 – SYNOPSIS OF THE FILM (should be a page or two and several paragraphs. Cite (Joseph 2015) at the end of each paragraph.
Section 3 – Analyze Roger as a sociopath by giving examples from the film (and cite those examples) and also reference experts in the field like Dr. Robert Hare and cite him. For instance, Hare might say, “Sociopaths lack empathy.” Then you would give an example of Roger talking about the fire that killed children. This should be several paragraphs.
Section 4 – Analyze your first subject in the way you analyzed Roger citing both information about the person and the experts you are referring to. This should be several paragraphs.
Section 5 – Analyze your second subject in the way you analyzed Roger citing both information about the person and the experts you are referring to. This should be several paragraphs.
Section 6 – Compare Roger to both your subjects. This should be a couple of paragraphs.
Section 7 – Conclusion (Final paragraph)
Use in-text citations using MLA format. This will be turned in on turnitin.com so please do not plagiarize.
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