“Three stories... about one story”, is how Quentin Tarantino, the director of Pulp Fiction, describes the film. At first glance, it appears that the story that unites the three stories is the narrative of the film, however upon further analysis it becomes apparent that the real story that unites the three stories is the quest for redemption. Tarantino highlights this by fragmenting the narrative so that the film ends with three characters, Butch, Jules and Vega, having a chance at redemption. To receive redemption, there must be sin or error around you, in Butch's case, this Error is an exaggerated sense of familial loyalty. In most cases, family loyalty is seen as a positive attribute; however, in excess it can be harmful to you and everyone around you. This first becomes apparent when Butch is unable to organize a boxing match, even though doing so would keep him and his girlfriend out of danger, as well as provide considerable monetary gain for both of them. Instead he wins the game and he and his girlfriend are forced to hide. After realizing that his girlfriend ...
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