The theme of the social revolution that occurred during the 1960’s can be seen in many films made during that time. Mike Nichols’ The Graduate is one of those films. The main character, Ben (played by Dustin Hoffman), is a young college graduate who is staying at home to decide his future. Ben is faced with an interesting dilemma when his father’s business partner’s wife, the infamous Mrs. Robinson (Anne Bancroft), seduces him. His life only worsens when Ben falls in love with her daughter, Elaine (Katharine Ross). This movie signifies the strong sexual revolutions occurring at the time. The idealism of sexual repression of the 50’s was obviously upheaved by this time, and instead The Graduate represents a new, radical look at the freedom of sexual expression prevalent during the 1960’s counter-culture.
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