Naturalism in Citizen Kane

Citizen Kane expounds on the naturalistic philosophy by showing the hopelessness of a sound marriage, the needless drive for happiness, and the fruitless search for Kane's last word, rosebud. Everything Charles F. Kane does turns out to be disastrous no matter what. His wives leave him because of his love for himself, his wealth does not quench his thirst for more, and the mystery of his last word, rosebud, is never solved. This masterpiece, directed …

…the hopelessness of a high-quality marriage, the pointless drive for happiness, and the fruitless search for Kane's last word, rosebud. Everything Charles F. Kane does turns out to be disastrous no matter what. His wives abandon him because of his arrogance, his wealth does not satisfy his craving for more, and the mystery of his last word, rosebud, is never solved. This masterpiece, directed by Orson Welles, truly elaborates on the hopeless things in life.