I saw the lives of five kinds of people from the farewell sentimental heaven:
Stevens, the protagonist of this film, is a man who has restrained self-expression throughout his life. He is the best housekeeper, and may be like his father to serve his master until the moment before his death. In order to work, he abandoned his thoughts and gave up his lover. Although perhaps he realized that some of the master’s actions were wrong and were being used by the Nazis, he did not dare to make any comments. But ears, from the perspective of the owner, he may be the most reassuring servant. However, he was not happy. Facing Kenton, he would only suppress his feelings blindly. He couldn't tell his feelings for her until the final departure at the station. His life was like the pigeon at the end of the movie. After flying into a cage, he began to imprison himself, even if the windows were opened wide, he did not want to fly out of the cage he built for himself.
Kenton is undoubtedly a braver person than Stevens. She has a strong working ability but also has her own life taste. She has worked hard when facing her own emotions. She also actively seeks change when her life is stagnant. However, her life is also Unhappy, because of Stevens's withdrawal, she finally chose to marry someone she didn't love and fled away, but the marriage finally broke down. Kenton is like the epitome of most of us. We have also struggled and worked hard on the way of life, but in the end we chose to end our life for some reason, and in the end we couldn't be fulfilled.
There is also a pair of characters who are in contrast to Stevens and Kenton. They are the little servants and little maids who decided to resign and get married. They may be the future S and K, but they have chosen a different life, and they may be waiting for them. Pepsi is sad, but at least they are happy at this moment. They are also the epitome of young people in the whole world, young impulsive, desperate, and reckless. Although the future is vacillating, they just want to seize the moment. Whether this choice is fortunate or unfortunate can only be proved by time.
If it is said that the misfortune of the three types of people who appeal is more or less caused by the limitations of class and money, then will the rich and prestigious people be happy? The lord Darlington in the film can be said to be a figure at the top of the British class. However, his misfortune is also the epitome of the misfortune of the old British aristocracy. He was polite and knowledgeable but was exploited by the Nazis because he did not understand politics and could not keep up with the situation. As a result, he ended up depressed, and what was left behind after his death was also infamy. His misfortune is caused by the times. If he is a nobleman living in a peaceful age, his life must be happy and complete. However, in the face of the great wheel of history, anyone who cannot keep up with the trend of the times can only be crushed.
In terms of performance alone, the most successful and happiest person in the film should be the U.S. Congressman who bought Darlington Manor last. He should be a representative of emerging intellectuals. Although Mr. Louis is the heir of the rich American man, he When he was young, he was also a smart man who had his own ideas and could keep up with the trend of thought of the times. At a young age, he dared to point out in front of many big people that "the biggest problem in Europe at present is that a group of people who do not understand politics are playing politics." It can be seen that he is not a person. The unlearned dude had his own opinions, and the purchase of Darlington Manor by him was also a ceremony for the handover of the old and the new class. It’s just that he can’t help but think of Mr. Cardinal, the father’s godson, played by Hugh Grant, a young man who is also a thoughtful young man, but he died in the war in the end, so I can’t help feeling that in the face of war, all happiness is Can be easily destroyed.
It is too difficult for a person to be happy in his life. If he is born with wealth and class, he must also ensure a clear mind and mercy from war and disasters to survive the disaster, and many of us ordinary people just need to be like Kenton. Come on, after fighting for the loss and finally letting go, it's just too painful to fall in love with someone like Stevens.
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