Taken on a treadmill that seems to make us run all the way back in time and also how we took steps back towards happiness. Summarizing the time that was the 1960's, the typical family of that time is represented inside one. A mother, father and three siblings show us the views and values that are dominant during these years. Making one realize just how bad they had it back then. A story full of love and changes in the family structure, basically sums up this part of the series.
In my opinion, I have to start off by saying how the siblings completely represented sides of different parts found in society that were mistreated only because they were the "minority". Throughout this part we see radical changes inside the characters since they are only starting to develop as themselves.
The braveness and, at the same time, the fear of the daughter to run away from home; the determination of the son for entering the army without prior plans; and also how the middle one chose to not let others influence in his way of thinking but instead choosing for himself, all were immensely important for me. Felt like they all made up pieces of me and at the same time everything that I lack. Only left me wondering how much the world will change.
Thankfully years have passed by and these ways of thinking are no longer dominant. Now we really value the family which really describes the main focus of the series. Shows just how strong families become by overcoming not only other people but themselves so they can become accepting. Like in my case, family is the center of who I am l, therefore I can say that it reflects on my identity.
I was very impressed by how the middle sibling took his own stand against the war
ReplyDeleteThis series became a visual representation of how mankind have always struggled to survive and fit in. And how important it is to be brave as many times it is the only way of overcoming any obstacle.
ReplyDeleteI never looked at the daughter situation as bravery but at the same time fear... Great analysis!
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