Rain Man Essay
Rain Man is a movie that demonstrates the life of two men who live very different lives; however, learn to live together during their journey. A selfish man, named Charlie, is forced to slow down his life when he meets the brother that he never knew existed. His brother, Raymond, is an autistic savant and just inherited three million dollars. Three million dollars that Charlie felt he was entitled to, was left to his brother whom had no concept of money so he wanted it for himself. The brothers embarked on a journey together that would change everything for both of them. They learned to live together and made an undeniable connection. Raymond may be able to function in the everyday world; however, he will struggle greatly because of his cognitive
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For example, when Charlie wanted Raymond to board a plane, Raymond began to panic. Over the years, Raymond has read about different planes crashing which created a fear of planes. The environmental factor is the readings he obtained along with the visual of the planes moving and the biological factor is the mental disorder. Every time Charlie attempts to get Raymond to want to take the plane, Raymond gets a little more anxiety and then he is overwhelmed. He has a large fear of …show more content…
Seventy-eight percent increase in the childhood autism rate over the past decade (O’Guinn, 2012). The evolutionary theory focuses on the function of the characteristics necessary for survival. Evolutionary personality theory takes the concept and applies it to how personality develops. For example, parents and the home environment has an immense impact on the child. It is the parents’ responsibility to teach their child right from wrong. Naturally, parents teach their children important survival skills that will help them develop into a mature adult. In the movie Rain Man, both the father and mother passed away. Therefore, when Charlie discovered Raymond, he took care of him like a parent would. Charlie taught Raymond how to adjust to the world a little bit and right from wrong. Raymond learned many things from
For example, when Charlie wanted Raymond to board a plane, Raymond began to panic. Over the years, Raymond has read about different planes crashing which created a fear of planes. The environmental factor is the readings he obtained along with the visual of the planes moving and the biological factor is the mental disorder. Every time Charlie attempts to get Raymond to want to take the plane, Raymond gets a little more anxiety and then he is overwhelmed. He has a large fear of …show more content…
Seventy-eight percent increase in the childhood autism rate over the past decade (O’Guinn, 2012). The evolutionary theory focuses on the function of the characteristics necessary for survival. Evolutionary personality theory takes the concept and applies it to how personality develops. For example, parents and the home environment has an immense impact on the child. It is the parents’ responsibility to teach their child right from wrong. Naturally, parents teach their children important survival skills that will help them develop into a mature adult. In the movie Rain Man, both the father and mother passed away. Therefore, when Charlie discovered Raymond, he took care of him like a parent would. Charlie taught Raymond how to adjust to the world a little bit and right from wrong. Raymond learned many things from