Language And Non-Verbal Communication In Jonah Hill

Get Him to the Greek A record company 23 year old talent scout intern determined to prove his worth is assigned to escort an out of control, unpredictable, psychologically unstable rock star to a comeback concert performance at the Greek Theatre in 3 days that will help his place of employment financially soar. In this 2010 comedy film, there are many principles of verbal and non-verbal communication used. The main character, Jonah Hill, is known for his vivid face and hand gestures during his communication process. This film displays verbal and non-verbal interpersonal communication behaviors between American culture and that of the people in London. It also depicts the predictable stages of many relationships such as family, romantic, and friendships. In
No matter the phase he goes through in life, he always claims rock star as his in-group. He uses this “rock star” image as a mask to boost his self-esteem. In reality, he is a sad lonely man but all the public sees is a “rock star” because Aldous uses a masking technique. Aldous also uses drugs to hide his true feelings. He was sober for 7 years then relapsed after his wife told him she’ll rather he be on drugs then left him. The failure of his family leaves Aldous with bottled up self-denigration. Aaron talks Aldous into attempting to resolve the hurt and angry feelings with the one who caused them. Aldous goes to talk to Jackie Q, his ex-lover. Jackie explained to Aldous their many issues in their relationship and why it can never work. Jackie was the love of Aldous life, the actualization of this failure, ultimate betrayal, and trust took a toll on him. He went on a drug binge, the drugs altered his communication thought and he attempted suicide. After the drugs were off his self-actualization surfaced, he loves being called a “rock star” because that’s what he likes to do and its what makes him who he