In the story "The Curse", Mitchell wants to help a young lady being raped by five men in a bar. He knows he is out numbered and does nothing. Later he feels guilty and ashamed. His family and friends tell him there wasn't anything he could do, not to feel bad. When he returns to work he sees and hears the event over and over again in his head. Then he feels her curse all over his body. He is so obsessed with this feeling he just wants to kneel on the floor and except his punishment.
In the movie Crash, Matt Dillon is a cop who risks his own life to save a woman in a wreck who's car is upside down with her trapped inside. Gas is leaking everywhere and the no one is there to help yet. He does not even hesitate to crawl in the car with her and try to free her. She recognizes him from and unpleasant traffic stop earlier. She refuses to let him help her. He tells her the situation and conveniences her to let him help. He finally gets her free and pulls her from the car just in time.
Differences in the two men
Mitchell wanted to help but was afraid. He knew he would probably get hurt also.
The cop did not hesitate to help save a life. He risked his life for another.
Mitchell was a kind and caring.
The cop was arrogant and a racist.
Similarities in the two men
They both were ashamed of what they did.
Mitchell for not helping the girl.
The cop for how he treated the lady earlier.
They both had jobs that deal with the public.
They both felt cursed for what they had done.
They both feel they need to apologize.
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