Thanks, wpqx. That was helpful.

However, I still don't know what the real "message" of the film was. 

You talk about a "turning point." I guess I really don't quite get it.

I don't understand Grace. I think I understand the people of Dogville better than I do Grace. Dogville seems like all the people in little towns that I know! Human. Fragile. Cunning. Deceptive. Tragic. Good, yet willing to turn on a dime.

But Grace? I don't know her. (Or do I?????)

Sara