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Summary

The article discusses the author's exploration of relatability to characters in 18 different movies, inviting readers to share their own connections to film characters.

Abstract

In a reflective piece, the author invites readers to consider which movie characters they relate to most, emphasizing that this connection goes beyond the popularity or aspirational qualities of the characters. The article, which includes a list of 18 films ranging from family classics like "Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey" to thought-provoking dramas like "Goodfellas" and "The Matrix," encourages readers to look inward and identify personal resonance with cinematic figures. The author teases the audience with a personal revelation about relating to an unexpected character from "Rain Man" and concludes with a call to action for reader engagement and support for their work.

Opinions

  • The author suggests that the most relatable character in a movie may not be the most popular or desired one, but rather the one that resonates personally with the viewer.
  • A personal anecdote about realizing a deep connection with the character Raymond Babbitt from "Rain Man" is shared, indicating a possible misconception among the audience about this character's relatability.
  • The article implies that films can offer profound insights into one's own identity and experiences.
  • The author believes that reader engagement, such as clapping, subscribing, or providing financial support, is a form of patronage that enables them to continue creating content.
  • The inclusion of affiliate links suggests the author's endorsement of certain products or services, which also serves as a means to support their writing financially.

Which Character Did You Relate To Most In These 18 Movies?

The answers may surprise you.

Photo by Felicia Buitenwerf on Unsplash

Dear readers,

I don’t mean the character you wanted to be. And I don’t mean the most popular character.

I mean the one you most related to (or still relate to).

My top example is the one that got me thinking about this. But I’ll make you wait until the end to find out which one.

PS. Let me know in the comments which character you relate to. Especially if they weren’t featured in the image!

18. HOMEWARD BOUND: THE INCREDIBLE JOURNEY

Images from Disney promotional materials and screenshots from Homeward Bound: the Incredible Journey

17. TOY STORY

16. GOODFELLAS

Screenshot from trailer for Goodfellas

15. THE DEPARTED

Screenshots from The Departed

14. INCEPTION

Screenshots from Inception, promotional image for Inception
Graphic by author in her article for Script Magazine (linked below)

13. BLADE RUNNER

Screenshots from Blade Runner

12. BACK TO THE FUTURE

Screenshot from front page of google results for “BttF characters”

11. CASTAWAY

Screenshots from Castaway

10. THE MATRIX

Screenshots from The Matrix and The Matrix Reloaded

9. FIGHT CLUB

Screenshots from Fight Club

8. LORD OF THE RINGS

Screenshots from Lord of the Rings

7. GIRL, INTERRUPTED

Screenshots from Girl, Interrupted

6. NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN

Screenshots from No Country for Old Men

5. PULP FICTION

Screenshots from Pulp Fiction

4. THE GRADUATE

Screenshots from The Graduate

3. THE WIZARD OF OZ

Screenshot from The Wizard of Oz

2. TITANIC

Screenshots from Titanic

AND FINALLY WHAT I PROMISED YOU… (I’m a girl of my word)

1. RAIN MAN

I was today years old when I realized most people don’t relate to the autistic character O_o

Screenshot from Rain Man

AND NOW FOR…

SOMETHING SERIOUS: I Was Today Years Old When I Understood My Family Sent Me to Trans Conversion Therapy

SOMETHING FUN: May Your Journey With Gender & Pregnancy Be As Fluid As Arnold Schwarzenegger’s

THE END (DAMN GIRL, THAT’S DARK)

Photo by author

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