In this blog post, we explore the narrative structure and social significance of the gangster genre through the film ‘Sunflower’, examining why it elevates heroes only to ultimately lead them to ruin. ‘Sunflower’: What is the Purpose of the Gangster Genre? Robert Warshaw states in ‘The Gangster as Tragic Hero’: “The gangster is a man of the city. But this city is not the real city; it is a...