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Psychological Analysis Of Rain Man
Rain Man
The movie Rain Man has always been and will always be one of my favorites, even though I was very young the first time I saw this movie and when it was released in 1988. The very first time I viewed Rain Man, I was in my late teens and had an overwhelming affection and attraction to the movie, and what it was all about. Perhaps that is why or what my fascination with psychology and my wants to go into the field at an early age began with. Rain man had so many messages one could derive from it, so it's hard to choose just one. However, acceptance is the boldest, most memorable message I took from Rain Man this last time I watched it.
Charlie Babbitt kicks off his role as a rude arrogant wheeler and dealer who not only tries to control

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