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The very first dialogue by Niko in the very first trailer for the game, this sets up the first notable [[protagonist]] to be from another country, [[Niko Bellic]], to enter the [[United States of America]] and make more critical analysis of American culture than previous main characters have done. ''Grand Theft Auto IV's'' deeper meaning circulates around Niko's own philosophy, and his clear, blunt critiques of American culture and life in general make the deeper ideas much easier to see and understand. Niko is normally shown to be in the right, but is also proven to be overly cynical, leaving interpretation open to the viewer. The game and its very complex plot deals with several themes: | The very first dialogue by Niko in the very first trailer for the game, this sets up the first notable [[protagonist]] to be from another country, [[Niko Bellic]], to enter the [[United States of America]] and make more critical analysis of American culture than previous main characters have done. ''Grand Theft Auto IV's'' deeper meaning circulates around Niko's own philosophy, and his clear, blunt critiques of American culture and life in general make the deeper ideas much easier to see and understand. Niko is normally shown to be in the right, but is also proven to be overly cynical, leaving interpretation open to the viewer. The game and its very complex plot deals with several themes: | ||
As read on the packaging of the game, Rockstar Games asks "what does the American dream mean today?". Niko is cynical about America, saying "capitalism is a dirty business" and only people who are extremely greedy and/or born into wealth have any opportunity. [[Mikhail Faustin]] also laments before he dies that "America made [[Dimitri Rascalov|him]] greedy! ...This American greed takes everyone! It is like a disease!". Niko mocks American stereotypes like "strip malls and clinical obesity" (as do the makers of the game by hilariously parodying concepts like [[wp:Post-9/11|post-9/11 hysteria]] and [[wp:Celebrity|celebrity obsession]]). On the flip-side Roman Bellic, as well as other characters ([[Brucie Kibbutz]], [[Bernie Crane]], [[Ivan Bytchkov]] and [[Hossan Ramzy]] among others) are optimistic about America and life in general, tend to do very well for themselves financially, and try in vain to encourage Niko to be more optimistic. | As read on the packaging of the game, Rockstar Games asks "what does the American dream mean today?". Niko is cynical about America, saying "capitalism is a very dirty business" and only people who are extremely greedy and/or born into wealth have any opportunity. [[Mikhail Faustin]] also laments before he dies that "America made [[Dimitri Rascalov|him]] greedy! ...This American greed takes everyone! It is like a disease!". Niko mocks American stereotypes like "strip malls and clinical obesity" (as do the makers of the game by hilariously parodying concepts like [[wp:Post-9/11|post-9/11 hysteria]] and [[wp:Celebrity|celebrity obsession]]). On the flip-side Roman Bellic, as well as other characters ([[Brucie Kibbutz]], [[Bernie Crane]], [[Ivan Bytchkov]] and [[Hossan Ramzy]] among others) are optimistic about America and life in general, tend to do very well for themselves financially, and try in vain to encourage Niko to be more optimistic. | ||
The American dream is also shown not to be promised to anyone, not even when they already live in America. Social circles all the way from Playboy X and Elizabeta Torres to Patrick McReary all have trouble making and responsibly saving money, not restricting it to any one nationality. Early on, [[The Beat 102.7]] explains that their listeners "don't know how to manage their money yet!". Gerry describes his family's spending habits as "Never any fucking focus! Never! ...Oh yeah, wine and women as quick as possible, and remain a slave forever". Packie eventually says after [[Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend|a mission]] "Well, Niko, that was a whole lot of effort for no fucking reward. Story of my life." to which Niko replies "It is the story of a lot of lives, Packie. I'm getting used to hearing it". A very interesting part of the in-game media is a show called [[I'm Rich]], which documents the most outrageous displays of gluttony by the world's wealthiest people, enough to make anyone feel inadequate. | The American dream is also shown not to be promised to anyone, not even when they already live in America. Social circles all the way from Playboy X and Elizabeta Torres to Patrick McReary all have trouble making and responsibly saving money, not restricting it to any one nationality. Early on, [[The Beat 102.7]] explains that their listeners "don't know how to manage their money yet!". Gerry describes his family's spending habits as "Never any fucking focus! Never! ...Oh yeah, wine and women as quick as possible, and remain a slave forever". Packie eventually says after [[Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend|a mission]] "Well, Niko, that was a whole lot of effort for no fucking reward. Story of my life." to which Niko replies "It is the story of a lot of lives, Packie. I'm getting used to hearing it". A very interesting part of the in-game media is a show called [[I'm Rich]], which documents the most outrageous displays of gluttony by the world's wealthiest people, enough to make anyone feel inadequate. | ||
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* [http://www.rockstargames.com/IV/ Official Website] | * [http://www.rockstargames.com/IV/ Official Website] | ||
* [[wp:Grand Theft Auto IV|GTA IV on Wikipedia]] | * [[wp:Grand Theft Auto IV|GTA IV on Wikipedia]] | ||
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