Sunshine essays

Sunshine essays Sunshine follows three generations of a Hungarian Jewish family, the Sonnenscheins (Sunshine) through three generations of men all played by the same person. It is narrated by the youngest of the three men who tells the story of his grandfather and father before he tells his own. The three generations dealt with the corruption and fall of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Eventually leading to World War I, World War II, and Nazi concentration camps. In all three generations, it seems that the three men are all trying to do the same thing, to fit in and enjoy the glory of success, only to have to eventually face the consequences. It is a movie that really gives the viewers a sense of History and what it was like to live during this time in the Austro- Hungarian Empire. It was not easy for the Sonnenschein family during the rough times of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. At first we see the Sonnenschein as a wealthy middle class family. This is due to the fact that the family tonic(The taste of Sunshine) recipe saved from a fire earlier has given them great wealth. The three children grow up fairly reasonably considering what it could have been like for a Jewish family at that time. The characteristics of the family and their home demonstrate a wealthy middle class familys living style. A very nice luxurious apartment that is well-furnished and very bourgeoisie. They have servants or maids that clean and cook for them as well. They can enjoy the pleasures of life with out much to worry about. The sister takes on photography as a passion, and the two brothers study law. The youngest brother brings risk to the family by his outspoken socialist ways. After the government finds out about this they search the Sonnenscheins house. Its clear the government t ook no risk, if you were suspected of something, the government would not think twice to come and search your home an...