Carpe Diem Analysis
After reading about the Carpe diem theme, I believe myth 9 (“all you need is love, so it doesn’t matter if you and your partner have very different values”) is more related to any other Galician’s myths. Since, in many media portals depict a love stories that show a couple who have unconditional love that have undeniable differences. I find this true after reading about the example in popular movies that myth 9 was categorized as Carpe Diem themes such as turning points, overcoming the odds, and sacrifice.
When researching Carpe diem theme it seems to fit myth 9 completely, since the origin of the Carpe Diem is about “Seizing the day”. Throughout the text book, it gave examples of love overcoming an issue that ultimately love brings them back …show more content…
For instance, their relationship is depicted with June as America sweetheart and Johnny as the troubled bad boy everyone loves. During the film Johnny stumbles from being under the influence of drugs. Both Johnny and Junes friendship is at a constant downhill battle. Although, June and her family assist him to detox from prescription pills. At this time they “seize the moment” and see it as a turning point in their friendship and relationship, as both of them are newly divorced. There connection becomes stronger than it ever was before and relationship blossoms.
Another example, in the film, as Johnny and June are seen bickering arguing because she doesn’t like Johnny’s use of drugs. Especially in the scene where she throws many empty beer bottles at a very intoxicated Johnny. In the end when their relationship seems lost they overcome the odds of his checkered past. Lastly, the Johnny shows great sacrifice in their relationship by getting his life back on track. As he knows if he does not change his lifestyle and give up his drug use, he will lose the girl of dreams.
After reviewing the film “Walk the Line” Many times it shows that the Carpe Diem themes are frequently related to myth 9.Overall, I believe Myth 9 is very broad and can fit into love situation. In the film it is filled with many ups and downs for the couple. Although in the end, despite their different
When researching Carpe diem theme it seems to fit myth 9 completely, since the origin of the Carpe Diem is about “Seizing the day”. Throughout the text book, it gave examples of love overcoming an issue that ultimately love brings them back …show more content…
For instance, their relationship is depicted with June as America sweetheart and Johnny as the troubled bad boy everyone loves. During the film Johnny stumbles from being under the influence of drugs. Both Johnny and Junes friendship is at a constant downhill battle. Although, June and her family assist him to detox from prescription pills. At this time they “seize the moment” and see it as a turning point in their friendship and relationship, as both of them are newly divorced. There connection becomes stronger than it ever was before and relationship blossoms.
Another example, in the film, as Johnny and June are seen bickering arguing because she doesn’t like Johnny’s use of drugs. Especially in the scene where she throws many empty beer bottles at a very intoxicated Johnny. In the end when their relationship seems lost they overcome the odds of his checkered past. Lastly, the Johnny shows great sacrifice in their relationship by getting his life back on track. As he knows if he does not change his lifestyle and give up his drug use, he will lose the girl of dreams.
After reviewing the film “Walk the Line” Many times it shows that the Carpe Diem themes are frequently related to myth 9.Overall, I believe Myth 9 is very broad and can fit into love situation. In the film it is filled with many ups and downs for the couple. Although in the end, despite their different