Pariah

 I want to focus on the last few scenes. 

Alike throughout the movie fought against so much that I want to focus on her last few phrases. To her father, she said, "I'm not running, I'm choosing." I have been raised to think that family came before everyone and a lot of times including yourself. This idea of portraying who your family wanted you to be in order to keep the peace. And we see Alike struggling with being who she was but also having to submit to her parents' thinking.

We also see the love that she has for her family. Although her sister threatens her and tries to one-up her Alike is there for her when their parents are fighting. How even though she isn't fully understood by her father she accepts him because he tries to be there for her. And finally, the draining love she carried for her mother. Alika accepts her mother for who she is, Alika opens her heart by saying "I Love You" while also being okay with the response "I'll be praying for you." 

Yes,
the movie follows a similar structure to a lot of coming of age movies but it was still so personable. Alike is no longer open and broken but free. 



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  1. UnknownMay 3, 2021 at 11:22 AM

    I think it's interesting that you pointed out that there was a submitting to the parents to an extent. I think Alike has been really strong in not changing who they are for anybody but there is the aspect of listening to what their parents want for Alike. ~LJ

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  2. Kai MoraMay 8, 2021 at 10:10 AM

    I like that you mention family bc as we said we felt pity for the father character due to our own upbringing. I love that you mention Alike accepting the response "ill be praying for you" bc its not inherently saying i love you but its i care for you and i will continue to care for you. I honestly like this movies ability to talk about how you can be kind and understanding towards your family while also being a true and happy version of yourself

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