not a romance

Elza 2022-04-23 07:01:26

Ben graduated. Facing the blessings and expectations of his family and friends, he was very confused. At the beginning of the film, he was restrained by the old woman. His ignorance and helplessness can only be found in the old woman for some comfort, but it is difficult for the two to have a spiritual intersection. It is difficult for young people who have just entered the society to have their own opinions. He lives in the palm of the existing society and must act according to the inherent rules of the game. However, traditional concepts and systems are like sealed boxes, which will only suffocate new ideas. Ben gradually discovered his true love, and he began to pursue it without hesitation. The old woman in the film symbolizes the inherent social system and rules. Young people who lack assertiveness are easily imprisoned by traditional concepts when they first enter the society. The progress of society is to break this limitation, insist on self-pursuit, and have the courage to challenge tradition. Inject fresh blood into the society.
The scene of the film is simple and neat, the ambiguous scene between Ben and the old woman is cleverly transferred, and the music is in place. The symbol of the old system through the old woman is the highlight of the film, a transformation of American Hollywood movies.

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The Graduate quotes

  • Mr. Robinson: Do you ummm... do you want to tell me *why* you did it

    Benjamin: Mr. Robinson!

    Mr. Robinson: Do you have a special grudge against me? Do you feel a particularly strong resentment? Is there something I've said that's caused this contempt, or is it just things I stand for that you despise?

  • Benjamin: Listen to me. What happened between Mrs. Robinson and me was nothing. It didn't mean anything. We might just as well have been shaking hands.

    Mr. Robinson: Shaking hands? Well, that's not saying much for my wife, is it?