We see that Joel’s memories of his relationship with Clementine are very descriptive. Although each memory between the couple seems to be dysfunctional at times, it is evident that these memories are meaningful. Joel never fails to remember the colour of Clementine’s hair throughout the memories as well. Clementine’s hair can be seen as a visual representation of her relationship with Joel. Even though Clementine’s hair was always an unusual colour, Joel never questioned that aspect of her until meeting again on the train after the erasing procedure, “It might be the hair. What might? It changes a lot, the colour. That’s why you might not recognize me. It’s called blue ruin” (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind). Prior to this scene, Joel is displayed as a depressed, empty character; however this could be due to the procedure. If Joel did not follow through with the procedure, he could
We see that Joel’s memories of his relationship with Clementine are very descriptive. Although each memory between the couple seems to be dysfunctional at times, it is evident that these memories are meaningful. Joel never fails to remember the colour of Clementine’s hair throughout the memories as well. Clementine’s hair can be seen as a visual representation of her relationship with Joel. Even though Clementine’s hair was always an unusual colour, Joel never questioned that aspect of her until meeting again on the train after the erasing procedure, “It might be the hair. What might? It changes a lot, the colour. That’s why you might not recognize me. It’s called blue ruin” (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind). Prior to this scene, Joel is displayed as a depressed, empty character; however this could be due to the procedure. If Joel did not follow through with the procedure, he could