When I first watched "Thelma", as an oriental, I couldn't understand why Thelma used supernatural powers to kill her father in the end. Thelma had no guilt for this unethical behavior, no, There was not even a little bit of regret. At that time, I didn't understand it very much, thinking that this witch was cold-hearted.
However, when I think of Western mythology, I suddenly understand. Their traditions and thoughts are indeed different from ours. They don't pay as much attention to ethics as we do. For example, at the end, the heroine leaves home and mother to find her own life without turning back.
In ancient Greek mythology, the replacement process of the three generations of gods and kings hides the special aspect of the ethical relationship in Western philosophy: the son replaces the father, where the destiny lies. So they don't talk about filial piety.
Another thing worth paying attention to is that the heroine discovered herself. This discovery shocked herself, conflicted violently with her beliefs, and caused epilepsy.
The interpretation of the two heroines is very good, and the details are also very wonderful. It is the first time to watch a Norwegian movie and experience the delicacy and richness of the Nordic people.
All in all, this is a fable about growing up. On the surface, it is about the growth of women, but in fact, it has nothing to do with gender, the role is just a carrier.
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