The Elephant Hidden in the Body - Tourette's Syndrome

Darron 2022-04-24 07:01:23

The film's material is very novel. As a neurological disease, Tourette's disease is different from ordinary disabilities in that it is hidden in the body, and the occasionally exposed minions are still wrapped in layers of skin and flesh, pretending to be innocent and laughing at their own host being misunderstood. ,discriminate. The film uses an interlude method to cross-edit the male protagonist's past and present, showing us the two most difficult times, one is childhood and the other is just adulthood.
People say that childhood is the happiest time, but from the perspective of a normal person, for a patient with Tourette's syndrome, the psychological shadow area brought by childhood is close to infinity. into adulthood and old age. It can be seen from the tour group "Tucao" that the brain cannot control the physical and mental disasters brought about by the body. There are two words from the male protagonist in my childhood that moved me very much. One was that he expressed his understanding of the skepticism of his father and teacher. As an audience, I felt helpless and resentful when I saw the teacher's face. How strong the male protagonist needs The heart can say forgiveness and understanding. Another was the phrase "I don't want to be like them" after meeting the Tourette's group. I think the male protagonist's optimistic and positive attitude towards life is influenced by his mother's ears and eyes. Whether he is seeking medical treatment or starting his own business, the courage to move forward not only drives him, but also carries his son forward until he has his own. the power of.
The childhood stage not only means suffering for the male protagonist, but also determines his future goals. The principal of the junior high school seemed stern and rough, but in fact he had a delicate mind. He did not trust the teacher's judgment, but chose to observe it himself, and also gave the students a chance. If the male protagonist can still withstand such a lot of pressure and make strange noises in a scene like a concert, this proves his innocence, and he can take this opportunity to rectify his name to the teachers and students of the school. The principal may not know that he brings a life-worthy ideal to a young boy.
There is very little description of high school and college in the film. Because of the enhancement of self-control, there is little ridicule and exclusion in childhood. This does not mean that the specter of Tourette's disease has disappeared. The ghosts hovering over the sky come again in the job search season and mate selection season. The strange noises made from time to time make the male protagonist rarely attend public events, strictly limiting the types of work. In order to get the position of teachers, the male protagonist's strategy is honest and Continue to adjust between concealment. Being rejected, or even humiliated, once made him lost and doubt himself. It is conceivable that no matter how optimistic people are, growing up in a strange vision, doubts about themselves are deeply planted in their hearts, waiting for the opportunity to grow wildly and wreak havoc. It was my mother who gave the answer. Tourette's disease is not an obstacle for you, but an advantage that others do not have. It brings sensitivity and attention to the inner world of students. Mom is worthy of being a wise man in life. She can always say it in one sentence. When choosing a mate, the dark side of the male protagonist's attitude towards his girlfriend was also revealed by her in one sentence, "You are afraid that you will be hurt."
Human nature is not that beautiful in the first place. Negative emotions such as withdrawal, doubt, and self-preservation are also the parts that need to be expressed most in this inspirational film. The thick chicken soup has become nauseating, and more condiments are needed to enrich the connotation of chicken soup. The entanglement with his father is also one of the highlights. Unlike my mother, my father does not have such a strong drive. He is an ordinary person, and his first reaction when encountering difficulties is to circumvent it, not to overcome it. The difference in character also makes the relationship between father and son very stiff, and they don't know each other at all. Of course, the key to unlocking is very simple. You only need to know that each other cares about each other. No one stipulates that a son should be like a father, right? After writing this, I found that perhaps what is most needed in inspirational films is this multi-level predicament, the flatness brought about by changing a single predicament and a simple optimistic attitude.
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Front of the Class quotes

  • Diane: Your Dad built his business with his own two hands you can't blame him for wanting you to be a part of it.

  • Brad Cohen: Still, my Constant Companion, as always, warned me not to get my hopes up. But hope is a hard habit to break.