Analysis of Trainspotting Narrative Resolution
In the ending scenes of Trainspotting, especially in the narrative resolutions of the characters of Renton and Tommy, is where the film goes the furthest in depth about it's ideological themes, and gives an answer to some of the questions that it asks, while still being vague so the audience can still apply their own meaning. For example, the film does not give a straight answer as to whether or not Renton is morally correct in taking the money, but regardless of the viewer's opinion, we can clearly see Renton's reasoning and justification for doing this. One way in which the film achieves this is by showing a clear opportunity for Renton to escape in the pub scene earlier in the film, while Begbie and the others are distracted by the fight that Begbie gets into with a complete stranger. There are uncomfortable close-ups on both Renton's face, with it being clear that the fight is escalating in the background, heightening the tension as we know how Begbie will react if