Analysis of Fight Club, a novel by Chuck Palahniuk & film directed by David Fincher The novel Fight Club, by Chuck Palahniuk was published in 1996, and released as a motion picture starring Brad Pitt and Edward Norton in 1999. ... In the credits of the movie he is referred to as Jack, so this is what I will call him throughout this essay. ... As you can see Jack is a complex character. ... Tyler's philosophy that you must "hit rock bottom" before you can improve. ... He explains, "You are trapped in your lovely nest, and the things you used to own, now they own you." ...

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• Grade Level: High School

But when we lose everything and become exposed and vulnerable, we can behave just like any cornered animal. ... He is easily manipulated and, ultimately, just wants to be liked and accepted. Henri Talon, the author of the critical essay "Irony in Lord of the Flies" states, "The game is a game no longer. ... Simon is then murdered in a ritual-like killing by Jack and the rest of the choir boys. ... Jack felt no remorse toward his death in saying to Ralph, "There isn't a tribe for you anymore! ...

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• Grade Level: High School