Who Is Dr. Mierzwaik's Memory Removal Procedure

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I want to write about the film Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind for my second essay. To be more specific, I want to analyze the two relationships that occur between the protagonists Joel and Clementine as well as Mary and Dr. Mierzwaik. I want to discuss the failure of Dr. Mierzwaik’s memory removal procedure. Although Dr. Mierzwaik’s procedure removes certain memories, it fails to completely remove one’s feelings. Additionally, the memory removal procedure takes the characters backwards, rather than helping them move on as they eventually find themselves attracted to each other once again. Therefore, history seems to be inevitably destined to repeat itself and erasing one’s memory cannot eradicate one’s feelings. Ultimately, I
In a way they need each other, as the story progresses, we see Joel affected by Clementine’s impulse character as he begins to embody this impulsive nature. This is illustrated as Joel decides to erase Clementine from his memories impulsively merely acting on his anger and heartbreak. We also see Joel acting impulsively when he decides to ditch work and go to Montauk for the day. Additionally, it is due to this impulsive nature that ends up bringing Joel and Clementine back together. Therefore, even though they erased each other from their memories they are still attracted/drawn towards each other. This illustrates that even though their memories of each other have been erased from their minds the impulsive nature still exists along with their attraction for each other. The fact that they are still attracted to each other illustrates that their feelings
Mierzwaik’s relationship also illustrates that a spotless mind does not result in a blissful life, as certain memories can be erased but feelings cannot. This is depicted as Mary reads quotes in an attempt to impress Dr. Mierzwaik since she seems to like him. Later she finds out she once had an affair with Dr. Mierzwaik and got the procedure to erase him from her memories. Thus illustrating the failure of Dr. Mierzwaik’s procedure as it does not allow one to move on as it draws them back to each other. In addition, it seems as if history is destined to repeat itself, these couples are meant to fall in love and learn lessons whether it is painful or