ah young man

Okey 2022-04-21 09:01:27

Ben is a young man who insists on "morality", and is full of bookishness. His principle of action is to carefully consider the consequences of all his actions and whether it is in line with his "morality", so that he hesitates too much, chooses against the mouse, and worries about gains and losses. However, did he really stick to his "morality"? In other words, has he really used his evaluation of the results of his actions to achieve the value he seeks? It seems that not only is there not, but the result of each "thoughtful" thinking is what he was worried about before. When he was seduced by Mrs. Robinson for the first time, although he explained how and why such an affair was wrong again and again, it was clear that there was no "decisiveness" in his criteria. In the end, if Mr. Robinson "unfortunately" returned home, It is very likely that he was "persuaded" to go to bed.
So, since when did Ben become a person? From him fell in love with Enlin.
Ben went from following the rules and reasoning to doing what he wanted, being brave and decisive; from being confused and having no purpose in life to taking responsibility; from obedience to family and elders to breaking through constraints; from traditional concepts to self-liberation.
Ben ends up doing something shocking - stealing the bride at the wedding. Has he looked ahead? Do you care about "morality"? It's hard to say what he did right or wrong, should or shouldn't. In fact, as long as you don't violate the law (or even as long as you don't get caught by the police), and don't violate your own principles (as long as you can bear any consequences), most decisions should be considered "what to do". So what does Ben do next? He and Enlin started thinking in the back seat of the bus. It can be said that from this time on, Ben has truly graduated and has truly started his adult life, rather than the constant preaching of Ben's family.

The future of young people is always in the present. Every accident and every decision in the present is your future.

In general, this is a typical growth of an ordinary young man, full of surprises. This is life.

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Extended Reading
  • Kelli 2022-04-24 07:01:03

    The ending was so amazing. After the two who had successfully grabbed the marriage jumped into the car frantically and excitedly, only confusion, embarrassment and indifference remained after calming down. "The freedom to choose to get rid of the burden eventually became a burden." The film's shooting techniques are flawless and special: precise composition and perspective, interesting montages and long takes, textbook use of depth of field, dramatic transitions and large spans, a beautiful soundtrack and several scenes. An unforgettable classic shot that will go down in history.

  • Karlie 2022-03-23 09:01:25

    3.5. The liberated libido and the awakened true love. The frivolous tone explores the bottom line of various relationships, presumably conservative people will be looked at.

The Graduate quotes

  • Mr. Braddock: Ben, what are you doing?

    Benjamin: Well, I would say that I'm just drifting. Here in the pool.

    Mr. Braddock: Why?

    Benjamin: Well, it's very comfortable just to drift here.

    Mr. Braddock: Have you thought about graduate school?

    Benjamin: No.

    Mr. Braddock: Would you mind telling me then what those four years of college were for? What was the point of all that hard work?

    Benjamin: You got me.

  • [last lines]

    Mrs. Robinson: Elaine, it's too late!

    Elaine: Not for me!