Analyzing The Theme In Cast Away Essay

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¶ … Cast Away The movie is creatively directed by Robert Zemeckis. It is based on a play produced by William Boyles Jnr. Tom hunks plays Chuck Noland, and effectively so. He is the unstoppable assertive seeker. He acts in all possible ways to stay at grips with his life. The Island is incomplete, if there are no western culture accoutrements. In his view, the location isn't really a South Seas Paradise; it is a prison. Therefore, he works to reshape the life and seems to succeed. However, his solitary life worries him. He finds it precarious. He is pushed to become foolhardy. He risks his life by trying to escape on a raft. The only motivation for him is hope (Brussat and Brussat). The film is structured as a double escape plot that is split into three; Chuck, when he was a FedEx-employee, his struggles for survival on the island and the United States resolution with Chuck. The plane crash provides a chance for Chuck to run from his busy life. Even though, the crash, like it is expected, is depicted tragically; it allows for the real dramatic adventure to unfold (Ohio.edu).

New Life, Hope

He confides that one day, logic was thrown aside because it was proven wrong. He says that the tide lifted for him and presented...

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He proudly announces his arrival in Memphis. He says" I have ice in my glass." He regrets losing her again. Kelly isn't with him anymore. Yet he appreciates her company on the island. He says he knows the way forth; to keep breathing. He gives himself some more hope when he says that "tomorrow the sun will rise again" He revisits his luck and quips" who knows what the tide will bring (Woodard).
Loneliness and Community

The movie exemplifies the human need for company and relationship through the avid display of loneliness that Chuck goes through and the ensuing drastic actions that he takes just to be in company and relationship with fellow humans. The part shown just before the rescue of Tom Hunks from the raft, explores the dilemma of whether it is worth risking his life to save Wilson. The only friend he has is a volleyball. This section shows how human nature is interlaced with the need for relationship. It is very touchy (Woodard)..

Wilderness/Journey

It is about finding oneself in the middle of nowhere and the consequent journey to go back home (Woodard). Chuck's surprises on his return to Memphis and the awaited reunion with his love Kelly cannot be disclosed. However, the survivor…

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Brussat, Marry Ann and Frederic Brussat. Spirituality and Practice. n.d. 20 March 2016. Retrieved from: http://www.spiritualityandpractice.com/films/reviews/view/2574

Ohio.edu. n.d. 20 March 2016. Retrieved from: https://www.ohio.edu/sharpe/eng151/text/analysis_cast-away.htm

Woodard, Jenee. Text Week. 2012. 20 March 2016. Retrieved from: http://www.textweek.com/movies/cast_away.htm


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