I was most intrigued by Ree because I really felt like I related to her a lot. Many of the things she does or says I can see myself doing those same things. I think she is just a very strong, and determined character with a big heart. (Me to a T)
I think she's an introvert just like I am. I think her creativeness and concentration really help her to acquire knowledge. I also think her willingness to do anything for her family really helps her thought process and a way of grasping things because her family is definitely one thing that's always on her mind and keeps her going.
The scene that really stuck out to me was the squirrel scene. The first thing that I noticed was she was sort of teaching her siblings about hunting. She told them to be quiet and immediately her brother sneezed. I noticed this because I was expecting her to get really upset with him for doing that. The fact that she wasn't upset and even said "Bless you" tells me that she's an understanding person and realized her brother cannot control when he sneezes.
The set of words that I really noticed is her saying "You should know that Her brother asks when it's time dear and she tells him when they come out and that he should already know that. I noticed that because that makes me see that she has a certain expectation of her family. If she tells them something they better hear it, because she isn't telling just for the fun of it. She really wants them to know certain things that she thinks will help them, in the long run.
I felt that her tone was really normal she's not happy, she's not sad, she's just doing what she's got to do. Basically, what I'm saying is I could sense comfort. She was comfortable with hunting. She was comfortable with her siblings being there. She was comfortable with a gun and being in the woods. She also sounds a bit strict but again I want to emphasize that I still think that's a normal tone for her. It just goes back to what I said about her having certain expectations. She definitely has a tough love attitude. You can tell she loves her family but she also to keep that strict tone in order show she's real serious in what she's saying and that she wants them to know and learn what she's talking about or doing. You can definitely see that side of her come out when she's making her brother help cut the squirrel. He doesn't want to gut the squirrel, but she makes him help anyway because she wants him to know that and know that sometimes you have to do things you don't want to do.
Overall I thought this was a really good movie. Ree just really stuck out to me. I admired her drive and how she would do anything for her family and to keep their home. She stepped up and took care of the family because neither of her parents could. She had to grow up really fast and it was overall just inspiring to watch what this character went through to get what she needed for her family's survival.
I also agree - Ree did everything in her power to take care of her family. She showed great respect towards her mom, even in the scene where she's crying to her. Her mother says nothing, but Ree does not get angry with her, she just accepts it. I like your scene choice, I felt that was a pretty involved scene as well. The brother was uninterested and wanted to go big and kill a deer. She showed them a valuable lesson in the scene and really stepped up.
ReplyDeleteI like how you discussed about Ree's tone. You are right, her tone wasn't sad or happy. Her tone was more justified. She utilizes all her time with her family, teaching them to not be afraid. Ree does have a certain expectation of her family, but her family has an expectation as well. The scene you chose was powerful and uplifting. You say she Ree is an introvert. Do you think as an introvert she would have had the courage to talk to her family like she did in the movie to finalize the hidden truth about her father? Ree did have a devoted drive for what she believed in. Her family was her priority and she wasn't going down without a fight.
ReplyDeleteHi Bobbie,
DeleteI think that if she had absolutely had to talk to her family that way she would. I think it might be difficult at first, but if she has to tell them something no matter if she sounds mean or harsh it's always out of love for her family. The end result is always her family and I think her family knows that as well.