The General (2019) | How Woke Is It?

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The General2019

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What We Think

The General is refreshingly non-woke, prioritizing historical character drama over identity politics. It avoids the usual pitfalls of forced representation or ideological preaching and offers a nuanced portrayal of traditional values. If you prefer substance over slogans, this one’s for you.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The General centers on a male historical figure, focusing on competence, leadership, and complex personality traits. There’s little evidence of forced identity themes or sacrificing story for ideology. The narrative is more about personal and political struggles than modern identity trends.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The show treats themes like family, loyalty, masculinity, and national values seriously, honoring cultural roots rather than undermining them. Traditional values are depicted with nuance, and there’s no overt mocking of religion or family structure. Masculinity is portrayed as layered, not dismissed.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Alternative perspectives exist within the story’s political intrigue; neither side is entirely villainized or idealized. There’s no modern ideological uniformity forced into historical context. Debate and pluralism are evident, reflecting real historical complexity rather than modern progressive dogma.

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