the blind side
The Blind Side – English Related Text
In society there are often people who do not fall into the typical regime of normality. Society often fears the unknown so those who do not follow the classic rule of what is considered ‘normal’ are often classed as foreign and minute. These people are often isolated and alienated by those around them giving them a sense that they do not have a place which in turn makes them feel like they don’t belong. This concept is shown throughout the film ‘The blind side’ directed by John Lee Hancock. The film tells us the true story of a deprived withdrawn black boy who is adopted by a white wealthy family; they in turn help him discover who he is and where he belongs. This movie is a story of hope; family and belonging.
Sometimes it is not who we are but what we look like that defines where we belong in society. This concept is explored many times in the text. Michael Oher the antagonist is often undermined and ignored by his peers and his teachers because of his upbringing and his colour. He wishes to be accepted for who he is and not to be mocked and ridiculed. The film portrays a journey in which Michael finally finds where he belongs and is accepted by those surrounding him.
Michael the antagonist has never had nor felt the simple emotions or items that one possesses normally. We see this when Leigh Anne Touhy gives him a room to call his own Michael says “it’s nice, I never had one before” Leigh Anne replies “what, a room to yourself? To that Michael timidly responds “a bed”. This camera then zooms up on Michaels face showing him give a sad smile while quickly zooming to Leigh Annes face, her face betrays her emotions of shock and despair. Through the language techniques and camera angels we get a sense of how Michael has never felt at home anywhere and something as simple as a bed was foreign to him.
The film then continues to show Michael’s struggles and hardships he goes through to be accepted in school. Michael wants to
In society there are often people who do not fall into the typical regime of normality. Society often fears the unknown so those who do not follow the classic rule of what is considered ‘normal’ are often classed as foreign and minute. These people are often isolated and alienated by those around them giving them a sense that they do not have a place which in turn makes them feel like they don’t belong. This concept is shown throughout the film ‘The blind side’ directed by John Lee Hancock. The film tells us the true story of a deprived withdrawn black boy who is adopted by a white wealthy family; they in turn help him discover who he is and where he belongs. This movie is a story of hope; family and belonging.
Sometimes it is not who we are but what we look like that defines where we belong in society. This concept is explored many times in the text. Michael Oher the antagonist is often undermined and ignored by his peers and his teachers because of his upbringing and his colour. He wishes to be accepted for who he is and not to be mocked and ridiculed. The film portrays a journey in which Michael finally finds where he belongs and is accepted by those surrounding him.
Michael the antagonist has never had nor felt the simple emotions or items that one possesses normally. We see this when Leigh Anne Touhy gives him a room to call his own Michael says “it’s nice, I never had one before” Leigh Anne replies “what, a room to yourself? To that Michael timidly responds “a bed”. This camera then zooms up on Michaels face showing him give a sad smile while quickly zooming to Leigh Annes face, her face betrays her emotions of shock and despair. Through the language techniques and camera angels we get a sense of how Michael has never felt at home anywhere and something as simple as a bed was foreign to him.
The film then continues to show Michael’s struggles and hardships he goes through to be accepted in school. Michael wants to