1. The two dimensions of symbolic violence that Teo are symbolic violence of ritual and the violence of male domination. The first manifests itself in the use of swords as well as the baton that everyone wants. The swords harken back to the Chinese ritual of sword use especially in Triads. The second manifests itself in the way that each man is indoctrinated into the Triad to follow their rules and treat others a certain way. The men eat at a table and discuss business as the women play mai jong and the children play.

2. Teo states that Tos depiction of the Triads is more localized because he shows them as more progressive and logical compared to their Italian counterparts. In real life, however, triads do not elect their leaders as much as there is a ruthless free for all and who ever is left standing is the winner. It was just recently that Government officials became democratically elected as pointed out by the police officers quote in the film. In both senses the elections were started to modernize the organization (HK and the Triads).

3. Teo argues that Election 2 is more political of a film because in the end the actual government of China is involved in perpetuating the violent ideals of the triads. This reflects the socio-economical issues of the time in the way that China refuses democracy in HK under the pretexts of peace and order just as the Triads refuse democracy amongst themselves.

4. I think the Tos depiction of violence without guns is violence in service to a greater cause; whether it be respect or in search of peace. I think that in election this is taking it a step further by being shown in an urban environment (where guns are easily available) to show the higher meaning. Anyone can pick up a gun and shoot someone but to stab someone is to get close to them and physically cause the act of death.

5. This question is tough, im gonna come back to it before monday