Shattered Glass

Shattered Glass was a representation of a life that I want to avoid at all costs. The premise of the movie is that a young man is able to deceive every person he engages with in the work place. Stephen Glass, the young deceiver, possesses qualities that need illumination so to avoid them in the future. Then, the integrity of his boss, Chuck, is brought to light so that the way of righteousness may be known. Both of these characters reveal important life lessons that shine light on God’s will for our lives. Also, for Glass in particular, there are lessons to be learned that help avoid developing certain characteristics. Glass exemplified three characteristics that show wickedness, which is essentially rebellion against God. These three characteristics are deception, pride, and disillusionment.

First, Glass deceives everyone in the office. He spends hours and hours protecting and developing those lies so that he doesn’t get caught. This man is a good example of the consequences of the devil getting a foothold on his heart. It didn’t start out as a complicated lie; it only started as one little foothold. Second, Glass was sucked into a prideful nature. There are times that the audience gets drawn into his false humility and deception. And, then they are quickly reminded that this sneaky man has us all wrapped around his finger. Third, Glass experienced serious disillusionment. Indeed, he was thrust out of his high school with an idealist nature, and quickly experienced the harsh work world. So, to cope with his disillusionment he allowed deception and pride to seep into his heart.

The only redeeming person in the movie is Glass’s boss, Chuck. Although, Chuck is characterized as the antagonist in the movie, from a Christian’s perspective, he seems to be the only guy who upholds any sort of rational and moral character. Chuck cuts through Glass’s devilish nature, and the hatred of his employees, and he lives righteously by firing Glass. In the end, those around him give him their applause and their respect.