The Tragic Transformation of Private Pyle: A Study of Dehumanization in *Full Metal Jacket*
Introduction Stanley Kubrick’s *Full Metal Jacket* remains a cinematic landmark, a brutal and unflinching portrayal of the Vietnam War and the psychological toll it exacts on those who fight it. While the film explores various facets of the war experience, the character of Private Leonard Lawrence, infamously known as Private Pyle, stands as a haunting … Read more
