The Cider House Rules, directed by Lasse Hallström, presents the audience with controversial issues such as incest, abortion, and adoption, to emphasize the damage of youth and children.

Incest is shown, by Hallström, to cause emotional wreckage as a result of abuse of power. This is exemplified in the incestuous relationship between Mr. Rose and his daughter Rose Rose and the attempted interference of the protagonist of the film, Homer Wells.

In many parts of the film, Mr. Rose’s feelings towards his daughter are portrayed as affectionate and compassionate. When he is confronted by Homer about his sexual relations with Rose, Mr. Rose pledges desperately that he “loves her”, whilst a close up on Mr. Rose’s face exaggerates his defiance. Another image which presents Mr. Rose’s “caring” attitude is the mid-shot of him standing over Rose’s induced body during the abortion, feeding her ether and therefore “protecting” her from pain during the operation. This......

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Title: Issues Presented To Viewers In Cider House Rules
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