Jack Ruby and Lee Harvey Oswald have a lot of things in common. They were both truants and they both spent time in the armed forces. They were also both marginalized; Jack as a Jew and Lee as a Marxist, but the way in which they deal with their marginalization greatly differs. Jack rejects his Marginalization and despite not being incredibly successful, sees himself as an example of the American dream. This is the opposite of Lee who rejects the American dream and embraces his Marxists beliefs.
Their assassinations and motives also differ. Lee wants to be a famous figure in the future. He has been living his whole life in anticipation of the moment where he will make a name for himself. Lee doesn't particularly hate JFK, but he thinks it’s the right decision in the bigger picture for himself. Ruby shoots Lee for many reasons. There’s the loan from the mafia, and his own personal feelings. He wants the instant gratification; he wants to be a figure in the present. The comparison of these two characters shows the ambiguities and mixed emotions of both characters.
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