Wall Street

This is Sarah. On Friday, I went to see the movie Wall Street with my friends. I was not expecting to enjoy this movie as much as I did.  While watching Wall Street, I saw parallels to Freud's theory of repression and Ritzer's theory of disenchantment.  Michael Douglas's character Gordon Gekko was so fixated on making money by any means necessary, he risked a relationship with his own daughter. Ritzer would argue that money and means of consumption was Gordon Gekko's form of enchantment.  

Wall Street was fascinating because it showed the harsh realities of mass consumption. It conveyed the idea that no matter how much money one possesses, they will still feel empty. Gordon Gekko chose money over everything else in his life. When given a choice between having a relationship with his grandchild and $100 million, he chose the money.  This can also be related to Freud's repression theory. As Gordon Gekko's net worth was increasing, his relationship with his family was deteriorating. He forced himself to repress emotion and compassion for his family. Nothing could get in the way of him making money.

Wall Street is an example of American society today.  We are so wrapped up in a consumerism life style that we forget what is most important, such as family and friendship. On a more personal note, I just came back from visiting my Papou in the hospital. He is suffering from an infection in his blood and is very sick. My family is very close and in my eyes they are my form of enchantment. Seeing someone that I love so dearly in such a dire state really puts things into perspective. It does not matter how much your house costs if you have no one to share it with. Money and "things" should never take the place of lasting and fulfilling relationships. That is all.

P.S Dr. Nerio, I am technologically challenged and my computer will not let me add pictures, I'll try next time!