about little boy

Eveline 2022-04-19 09:01:55

It begins with a passing street scene, with a brisk background music, and then turns to softness.

There will be some interesting little clips interspersed in the film, but in my opinion, the whole is still a little melancholy.

The whole movie is based on the background of a little boy, he has done all the things that a rebellious child would do, arguing with the teacher in class, stealing money from his parents, using the excuse of his mother's death to ask for leave, skipping class with his classmates, giving Parents write parting letters and run away from home.

The boy should be full of enthusiasm for literature. He pasted Balzac's portrait in the small cabinet and lit him a candle, but the ending was not very good, and he became an arsonist in the mouth of his father.

In fact, it is easy to detect the source of the little boy's behavior.

The father's shouting, impatient with the child, shouting punishment, not giving the opportunity to explain, always expressing himself but not giving the child the opportunity to express his heart, and using violence, is basically a middle-aged man who does not understand education.

The mother is too weak, and the discipline of the child was once connivance. She only knows to let the child want to do what he wants, but he does not tell him what to do and what not to do. After the child accidentally fires the fire, he did not tell the child the correct way. Just suggesting that everyone go to the movies to escape the problem. She is a blindly indulgent French woman.

Parents seem to be two extremes, each standing on one side, and they don't care about their children's education, with a perfunctory meaning, from a practical point of view. are all problematic.

In addition, there are also many family problems. The boy met his mother on the road to kiss other men. The father and mother were still yelling and arguing after the child slept.

The influence of the family of origin on the teenager is very great. He has no one to guide him, and of course he can only choose his own path.

In addition, the school teachers are also very perfunctory. When students make mistakes, they will only use violence, and they do not really care about them.

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The 400 Blows quotes

  • Gilberte Doinel: My boss drove me home.

    Julien Doinel: Your boss.

    Gilberte Doinel: I couldn't very well refuse, could I?

    Julien Doinel: I hope you get overtime for that.

    Gilberte Doinel: I will, at the end of the month.

    Julien Doinel: Those services are usually paid in cash.

    Gilberte Doinel: Oh, knock it off!

    Julien Doinel: No wonder madame needs to rest on Sunday. By the way, where's my Michelin guide?

    Gilberte Doinel: How should I know? Ask the boy.

    Julien Doinel: He said he didn't touch it.

    Gilberte Doinel: He lies through his teeth.

    Julien Doinel: Like someone else I know.

    Gilberte Doinel: If you raised him better...

    Julien Doinel: I gave him my name, damn it! I put food on the table!

    Gilberte Doinel: I've had enough of your criticism! Fine! We'll send him to the Jesuits or the army orphans. At least I'd have some peace and quiet!

  • Antoine Doinel: [heard thinking aloud, as he is writing on a wall] "Here lies poor Antoine Doinel, unjustly punished by Sourpuss for a pinup fallen from the sky. It will be an eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth!"