![]() However, Christine urges him to remember his race and the history of injustices against black men in America. Christine also addresses that as a light-skinned black male, her husband can pass as white. In this way, Christine argues that Cameron's profession is more important to him than his marriage. She attributes Cameron's passivity during her attack as an effort to preserve his successful work life. "You weren't afraid that all your good friends at the studio were gonna read about you in the morning and realize he's actually black?" Christine ThayerĬhristine is talking about how, as a black man in the entertainment industry, Cameron's career is particularly fragile. In this way, the invisible impenetrable cloak represents familial strength and the power of believing in magic. Daniel is able to understand the impact and effectiveness of his fatherhood when Lara leaps into his arms to save him from Farhad’s gunshot. However, his desire to preserve Lara’s innocence draws attention to Daniel’s own optimism and naiveté. As a father, Daniel is protecting his daughter from the cruel realities of the outside world. Previously, she had been scared after hearing a gunshot, and her fear demonstrates the how even just the threat of violence impacts the most innocent members of society. I mean, how weird is that?" Danielĭaniel tells this story to his daughter so that she will begin to feel safe and protected in her new neighborhood. And my whole life, I never got shot, stabbed, nothing. She told me that if I wore it, nothing would hurt me. You know what impenetrable means? It means nothing can go through it. So she said, "I'll prove it." So she reaches into her backpack and she pulls out this invisible cloak and she ties it around my neck. "She had these little stubby wings, like she could've glued them on, you know, like I'm gonna believe she's a fairy. Anthony's change in character is most clearly demonstrated when he frees the victims of human trafficking. After Cameron's advice, Anthony takes a turn for the better. He urges Anthony to change his behavior in an effort to stop perpetuating violence and hatred. Cameron has reflected upon his previous passivity and idleness, and he can no longer take being pushed around. You embarrass yourself." Cameron ThayerĬameron says this to Anthony after Anthony has tried to steal his car from him and they have had a serious altercation with the police. We learn that sometimes, it takes more strength to be vulnerable and express emotions than it takes to repress important feelings. Though Graham sees his steadfastness as a sign of strength, this composure is ultimately a facade. As the story unfolds, we find that Ria’s observation is true-Graham covers up his insecurities by denying his family situation and making numerous racially insensitive comments. In one of the film’s most emotional scenes, Ria comments on Waters’s distant behavior. "Why do you keep everybody a certain distance, huh? What, you start to feel something and panic?" Ria
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