A man who regards his profession as his faith

Monte 2022-04-23 07:02:36

Hopkins plays the image of a rigid, dignified, prudent, British gentleman who strictly abides by professional ethics and never easily reveals his inner heart. His superb acting skills are revealed in every gesture, his expressions, his eyes, and his lines and dialogues all capture the heart of the characters.

The red tape of the upper class may be a symbol of taste and style, but too much pursuit of order will only appear rigid and impersonal. However, the only way to ensure the correct operation of each link at high speed is in this way. Maybe our human society is too much about "human touch" and everything can be negotiated and compromised, and everything has changed. But is the human society worthless? Being in each link, doing exactly what they are supposed to do, without overstepping their authority, and completely suppressing emotions and real thoughts. There is always a day when people will explode, or they will be completely crushed.

repressed by belief. He was ashamed of what he had done to serve his master, but the demands of his profession made him trust him wholeheartedly. No matter when, even a father who is proud of himself has no time to be separated at the last moment of his life, the pain in his heart will not be seen by others, and only those who truly understand him can understand his sorrow. When emotion becomes an obstacle to belief, avoiding and hiding is the best restraint. Only the precious alone time can let go of the cover up, savor the long-lost things in the text, and return to the fragile and emotional soul. This is not a practice.

The scene most touched by Hopkins' acting skills: Knowing that the master has changed his mind to find the Jewish maid, the inner condemnation has a chance to be redeemed, and the solemn image, which has always been unsmiling, has become a little frivolous, and the smile that cannot be concealed hangs on his face. , at this moment, revealing not only long-hidden emotions, but also the brilliance of human nature.

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The Remains of the Day quotes

  • Miss Kenton: [about a new housemaid] You don't like having pretty girls on the staff, I've noticed.

    [teasing]

    Miss Kenton: Might it be that our Mr Stevens fears distraction? Can it be that our Mr Stevens is flesh and blood after all and doesn't trust himself?

    Stevens: [with the faintest trace of a smile] You know what I'm doing, Miss Kenton? I'm placing my thoughts elsewhere as you chatter away.

    Miss Kenton: ...then why is that guilty smile still on your face?

    Stevens: Oh it's not a guilty smile. I'm simply amused by the sheer nonsense you sometimes talk.

    Miss Kenton: It *is* a guilty smile. You can hardly bear to look at her. That's why you didn't want to take her on, she's too pretty.

    Stevens: Well, you must be right Miss Kenton, you always are.

  • Miss Kenton: I don't know what my future is. Ever since Katherine, my daughter, got married last year, my life has been empty. The years stretch before me and if only I knew how to fill them. But, I would like to be useful again.