Monday, April 25, 2016
Second Blog Post (TGM)
When Jim is talking to Laura, Jim just seems like such a happy soul. Jim makes Laura feel comfortable and makes sure that Laura knows her worth. Laura is very self conscious and has no confidence about herself whatsoever. "A lack of confidence in yourself as a person. You don't have the proper amount of faith in yourself as a person. I'm basing that fact on a number of your remarks and also on certain observations I've made...You know what my strong advice to you is? Think of yourself as superior in some way!" (Williams 81, Scene 7). By Jim saying this to Laura, its not hard to tell how Laura's mood changes. Before hearing this, Laura believed that she had no talents, or had no real "use". But, then Laura started talking about the glass collection she had and by her lines, started talking more and seems to be genuinely happy. Jim being a positive person in general, and talking to Laura like a normal person changed Laura's mood. Amanda is so wrapped up around the fact that Laura is different and needs a husband that it has destroyed Laura's opinion on herself. Amanda has created the opposite of what she wants Laura to be. Jim's actions shows how positivity has such a huge affect on people. Even though Jim ended up being engaged, it seemed to be that Laura wasn't upset. Laura had joy and a new mindset because of Jim, and for that, Laura was thankful. This video reminded me of Jim telling Laura that Laura was pretty. Laura's reaction to the whole conversation they had reminded me of this video.
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Jim's influence on Laura is really something i liked about this story. His character really showed Laura that despite her mother and the rest of the world telling her she was just his disability, that she was unique and beautiful. Jim's guidance really left an impact on Laura and now she has discovered she is more than what other people say about her.
ReplyDeleteyes, I agree. Even though Laura did not end up with Jim, he did leave a positive effect on Laura. He taught her what confidence is and how to love her flaws. To me, Laura doesn't really seem upset, she seems to be more happy because Jim has taught her a side of herself she never knew.
Deleteyes, I agree. Even though Laura did not end up with Jim, he did leave a positive effect on Laura. He taught her what confidence is and how to love her flaws. To me, Laura doesn't really seem upset, she seems to be more happy because Jim has taught her a side of herself she never knew.
DeleteI feel as if Amanda won in this instance with men. Amanda aways wants Laura to have a man by her side to influence to come out of her shell and be a new her. Jim seems to be that man that makes Laura come out of her shell and blossem as a woman. Laura got to experience feelings for a boy and her first kiss with Jim. Even though it came to a shattering ending for Laura she grew a little more from the experience with Jim.
ReplyDeleteSelf confidence is something most people should have. Loving and accepting yourself is important in finding oneself, and in the play Jim attempted to help Laura find herself by pointing out everything he liked about her that made her unique. I love the impact Jim had on Laura's character.
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