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clearly presented. So it is in the eponymous Platoon two camps. One such camp is led by Barnes. In her brightly lit tent is played country music and drinking beer and other spirits. The men while away the time with card games. This expresses the idea of ​​typical male competition. In addition, the poker game is symbolic of the struggle for supremacy, which prevails in a men's squad. The pornographic pictures on the wall confirm the heterosexuality of the men. Also, the conversation topics of sex and war to underline this. Strength and courage are highly regarded and mutually Demonstrates. The strong and scarred Barnes is because the model for the men. Elias and his team spend their time in the "Underground", a converted bunker. The difference from the tent to see at first glance. By drug use, the air thick with smoke and the light is insulated. In addition, there are many red lights, which provide a cozy atmosphere and a bit erotic. In the background, "White Rabbit" by Jefferson Airplane, a song that symbolizes the mentality of the 68 and especially their drug use is. Striking also is the behavior of soldiers. Rather than race to come together, everything is shared, which is avoided physical contact with men Barnes celebrated extensively. Most men are half naked and sweaty, creating a homoerotic component is added. The men sing hug, dance and couple dances. Elias himself seems to be the opposite of Barnes. He was small and frail, has no scars and looks a bit boyish in comparison to the burly Barnes. I would like to make a scene more closely, in which the caring nature of Elias and the homoerotic elements are displayed. Especially the scene where Chris smoke from Elias' gun sc

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