If the master's "brainwashing" of Freddie was not successful, it is more noteworthy that the psychological counseling at the beginning of the film did not take effect. What "pseudoscience" cannot do does not mean that science can do it. Rorschach failed the test and threw the person into a psychiatric hospital, banishing rather than curing. Whether it is brainwashing or counseling, the premise is that the person being treated can accept the new logic instilled in, and at least think about this logic. However, Freddie obviously does not accept any logic. This led to his personal attachment to the master more than a state of spiritual following. But he can't be satisfied with being a thug, handing out flyers, and engaging in propaganda, playing his role in the "organization" as a job. Instead, doubts and doubts have to be generated, and finally separated from the master. These plots make this character more symbolic: he is like a concentrated representative of some human instincts, these instincts may be negative, but they cannot be easily restrained by a set of order or ethics. They even naturally reject any orderly and rational arrangements and reorganizations, and they will inevitably move away like a wild horse.
On the other hand, the treatment of the master begins with Freud's three-dimensional axe: trauma, family background, and subconsciousness. After talking about it, especially after the exchange of private topics, a sense of trust will naturally develop (how can distrust speak privacy). When you touch the glass and touch the wall, there is a problem: a wall is a wall, why have to say no? This kind of repeated psychological suggestion that forces people to "refuse the truth" may be the most like "brainwashing". The rest is just ordinary self-control training: the son-in-law is responsible for anger management, and the wife is responsible for sexual desire management. Even if these tricks are very scientific, how useful is it to deal with a purely antisocial personality like a clown? It can be deduced from this: brain control can only be useful for those who want to be accused. As for how to make people want to be charged, that's the real problem.
The last scene is very flavorful. Pay attention to the completely different "attitudes" of these three people-the master's wife seems to be interviewing employees: Do you want to take pictures? Sorry, we don't have this position anymore. The master used supernatural intimidation and temptation: the previous life is a comrade in arms, the next life is the adversary, and if you have fate, you must cherish it. Freddie has become the most "realistic" one: buddy, if you make a call and say you want to meet, I ran all the way and gave you two packs of cigarettes. . . Speaking is no longer on the same level, the natural front is difficult to continue, and there is only one way to break up. Regarding why the master resented Freddy so much, I personally thought that he could compare it with the box of manuscripts he had buried himself: Although he dug out and published books, the result was still a waste. The so-called resentment is nothing more than how vanity + how unwilling. It's a pity that the end of persistence is often just an increase in defeat. And Freddie has long known what resentment is: holding the living woman and the sand woman, they both sleep. What a big dream in life.
PS: After "Quill Pen", I haven't seen the play of Jackie Phoenix again. Only when I was in trouble, I saw his beard and sunglasses male look, and now I find that he has taken himself to such an unrecognizable state, which is really amazing. This year's Oscar male lead, it is estimated that he and Dai-Lewis will draw one. Don't take any responsibility, wait until the day after tomorrow to reveal the treasure ing. . .
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