Captain Fantastic: Ideologies and themes

How do the two funeral scenes portray the different rituals ? Which is presented as the more positive and meaningful event ? the first funeral scene seems more forced. a crowded, Catholic funeral is not what was wanted as we can tell from Ben's reactions. there is some meaning there as the parents and other family members are mourning their loss, and family is an important recurring theme in this film. However the second funeral scene is more personal and cherishable. it's much smaller and has just Ben and his children. this funeral honours the deceased's wishes and is a much more positive experience for the family. Consider how film form ( cinematography, editing- including narrative structure , mise-en-scene, sound and performance ) is used to encourage us to support one ideology or belief system more than another through making the audience empathise with particular character or characters . This is known as creating allegiance between audience and characters. Is this creation of allegiance fair and balanced ? I don't think the creation of allegiance is fair and balanced as we see the film through Ben's eyes and his eyes alone. if we were able to get more than a singular point of veiw then the balance may be different. What is this contrast saying about the nature of traditional rituals ? The contrast between the two funeral scenes shows that traditional rituals such as the second funeral are not considered socially acceptable yet it was what was wanted by the deceased. yet the socially acceptable funeral was planned by those who fit into society's expectations. Are there any parts of the funeral and ashes disposal scene you find uncomfortable ? Why ? I didn't particularly find any parts of the funeral and ash disposal scene uncomfortable because i'm just not phased by anything, but i respect the mother's wish to be flushed down the toilet- thats iconic.