Loneliness, separation and innocence

Kyle 2021-10-18 19:50:24

From the beginning of the story, Spielberg has been telling the story of separation and loneliness: recently divorced mothers in a bad mood, neglected children; ET thrown on the earth by their companions, dark nights and animals in the forest. Scream.

Then ET, who was hungry, afraid, and hiding everywhere, was discovered by little Eliot, and the interaction began, but at first it was also distrust and fear. The children tried to communicate with ET. ET learned to speak English, but ET said he was homesick. Little Elliott and ET are telepathic, but they are not understood by teachers and classmates at school. The adults began to intervene, but the children had other ideas.

Many details of the film show us the people's divide. The ending of the film seems to tell us that only innocence and love can break the barrier and eliminate loneliness.

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Extended Reading
  • Marques 2022-03-21 09:01:09

    Super cute movie, warm and fun

  • Marley 2022-03-21 09:01:09

    One of childhood memories, a sci-fi film with a warm card

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial quotes

  • Michael: [as Yoda] You have absolute power! Yes!

  • Elliott: Think, Michael. What would make a radar?

    Michael: How the hell do I know? You're the genius in the family; you have absolute power, remember?