[MD] The Revolutionary Road

[MarshaV]

Thinking we were special.
Believing a promise
nobody made.   



On Feb 13, 2011, at 3:17 PM, Mary wrote:

> Hello everyone,
> 
> If you have never seen the movie "Revolutionary Road" you will enjoy
> it.  There is a character in it which could be a young Phaedrus.  He
> makes astounding insights near the end.  I have no doubt you will spot
> him.  This movie has so much to say about the conflict between the
> Social Level and freedom/DQ it could have been written by Pirsig
> himself.   The movie came out in 2008 and if it's already been
> discussed here I apologize.  I don't see much that hasn't been out for
> a while.  If you've ever groped for an example of one level being
> unable to comprehend another, then this is the movie for you.  Have I
> piqued your interest? :)
> 
> There are so many messages for MoQers in this movie I admit to
> watching it twice - back to back - just to catch references.
> 
> Pay attention to Phaedrus' mother and the main character's neighbors.
> Reigel is married to Lila in 2 mirror images and Phaedrus' mother is
> the archetype "moral" Victorian.  It is extraordinary.
> 
> Best,
> Mary









 
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