Dichotomy In Paranoid Park

The dichotomy between nature and city is constantly present in the movie Paranoid Park. The city portion of this dichotomy represents the crowded urban area where everybody cares only for themselves. Nature is represented by the beach, and by people who care for others. It is important to note that Paranoid Park does not follow a strict dichotomy; often bits of nature can be found in the city and visa versa.
The first appearance of the nature/city dichotomy is the during the title credits; a scene of a fast-forwarded view of a modern bridge, with cars rushing to and fro. This bridge is a clear embodiment of city, and the director fast forwards this scene to emphasis how rushed city life is. Though we are unaware of it at the beginning, East