In fact, the spider symbolizes some kind of control or bondage, and the old enemy is himself

Laverne 2022-10-23 10:25:57

Personally, the enemy is the male protagonist's self-contradiction and self-loathing caused by various pressures in his life due to being controlled and restrained, which are completely made by himself. The spider in the film symbolizes control and bondage, which is consistent with what he talked about in the opening lecture. The spiders of various sizes in the film represent all kinds of troubles in life that are controlling, oppressing and restricting him. The male protagonist longs to breathe freely, to indulge himself, and to get rid of all shackles.

Let's talk about the three spiders

in the film: The real name of the male protagonist in the film should be Anthony, a history professor, with a good higher education, a good family background, and a well-behaved life. Although he has a good family and work, everyday In the face of repeated lectures, boring work, at the same time his wife was pregnant, and the mother's chattering brought great psychological pressure, so he went out with the property to indulge and indulge. Part of the pressure and restraint he brought, (a man would be inexplicably nervous and fearful before becoming a father, isn't a well-known actor also looking for fun). At the same time, the male protagonist is also extremely eager to find a chance to solve (release) it, which is why there are scenes of women trampling the little spider to death. In fact, it is what the male protagonist wants to see. feel.

The one-hour big spider in the film appears after the conversation between Anthony and his mother. From the background and content of the conversation, you can feel how a woman with a strong sense of tradition in the upper class has educated her son into an ideal in her mind from an early age. The process of becoming a man, the kind of traditional family education that is obedient, only promises and does not say anything, must have brought great pressure to Anthony (as can be seen from the dispute over the blueberry and the idea of ​​killing him as an actor), so After the dialogue scene, the giant spider, which is symbolized by the mother's strong desire for control and restraint, appears. Since this spider is extremely powerful and cannot be resisted at all, the male protagonist against the background of the giant spider can only show a helpless headache.

At the end of the film, because he began to hate the original selfish Anthony who only cared about satisfying his own desires, the male protagonist subconsciously created the image of a good man Adam for himself, and wanted to create an opportunity to completely get rid of the lustful Anthony, as a new good husband. The image returned to his wife who was pregnant with Liujia and started life again. Fortunately, the wife was also very happy to see and accept his reform. The two made love to show that they were rehabilitating, but when Adam found his pocket the next day. When the key symbolized freedom, he subconsciously asked his wife for instructions, and repeated the question several times. The following is very important. The wife did not answer, and it is definitely not that she did not hear it. Please think for yourself at this time. Stupid, after coming back to admit the mistake and repairing it, she noticed how serious the scene was when you wanted to drive the car again, and she knew why she didn't answer. So Adam walked to the door and saw the third and most ferocious spider monster that appeared at the end of the film. . .

So, the beginning of the film was staged, which was also mentioned in the male protagonist's lecture, and the cycle began. . .

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  • Darron 2022-05-19 22:35:36

    Anyway, nothing will be useful to others. π_π

Enemy quotes

  • Helen: How was school?

    Anthony: What?

    Helen: Nothing.

  • Adam + Anthony: [Anthony loses his temper after Adam denies his accusation about sleeping with his wife and corners Adam] You brought my wife into this, man! So I'm gonna bring your girlfriend into the picture as well. You want me out of your life? This is what's gonna happen first. You're gonna give me your clothes and your car, I'm gonna take your girlfriend on a little romantic getaway. I'm gonna bring her back home tomorrow, and then I'm gonna come back here, and I'm gonna bring back all your stuff, and I'm going to disappear from your life forever. Then we will be even.