Stephen King

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King believes that violence is a part of all of us and that violent films are used as outlets for that violence. It is a way of expressing violence without actually acting on the violent behavior and “…it keeps them[aggressive behaviors] from getting out” (335).

However, Stephen King appeals to the readers emotion and assumes that violent behavior is an innate part of every human. King gives no real evidence that violence is due the inner-being of the person. Also, King misuses many psychological terms, such as phobias, as a emotional appeal that everybody may be mentally ill. To be mentally ill is a very complex term which require much more symptoms then King suggests.

Whether violence is learned or a part of human nature, violent acts are an increasing growing theme in the media. If the media is going to focus on violence, there should be equal coverage on the consequences....