Abstract
In a discussion and analysis of the film, "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind", this paper explains that this film depicts the human being as a web of emotional attachment that is unconsciously tied back to the parents and interlinked in very complex ways to external objects as well as to multiple areas of the brain. The paper then goes on to examine how "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" not only conforms to attachment theory but combines that theory with cognitive-motivational structure theory.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
The Rationale for the Film
The Process of Erasing Attachment
Attachment Theory and the Main Characters
Two Patterns of Attachment Theory
Communication Style
Care-seeking at the Infantile Level
Conclusion

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"According to Wampler and Riggs (2004), the techniques of the two individuals in seeking comfort and security from one another in their relationship often are similar. This is because they can switch roles. Research indicates that the majority of partners will assume both roles and move back and forth between the roles of support and comfort-seeking during any problem-solving discussion. Clementine is quite aggressive and is the one who suggests having a drink and spending the night at Joel's place. More importantly, she knows hoe to attack his defenses. She describes him as close-mouthed and herself as constantly anxious."

Tags:cognitive-motivational, erasure, pain, characteristic, relationship

Abstract
This paper provides a brief response to Michel Gondry's film "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" that argues that despite its up and downs, the film advocates a positive view of human romance and relationships.

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"Michel Gondry's "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" features Clementine and Joel who once were in love but their breakup causes Clementine such pain she goes to Lacuna, Inc, and has her memories of Joel erased. Technically speaking, the procedure is brain damage, she is told. When Joel hears of Clementine's procedure, he insists on having it done in revenge. Soon both are wiped clean of their memories of their past love. However, the film takes a positive view toward..."

Tags:love, memory, brain damage, companionship

Abstract
The paper analyzes the film, "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" which has a complex layers of meaning, just as the human brain is complex and layered.

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"There have doubtless been times in most relationships that those involved have wanted to forget one event or another. More than once, those people in tumultuous relationships have no doubt said "I wish I'd never met you," or "we'd be much better off if we could forget each other completely." This movie is about a couple who can do just that. But just because they can, and want to, doesn't mean that everything goes smoothly. That lack of a smooth progression is what makes movies interesting. Good stories move on conflict, whether it is conflict from within the characters, or external conflict that moves their actions. In this case, Joel's internal conflicts set up the situation for his external conflicts. "

Tags:eternal, sunshine, analysis

Abstract
This paper analyzes the plot of Gondry's film, while detailing the relationship and romance between the main characters of Clementine and Joel. The writer of this paper focuses on Carl Jung's personality theory, which explains how and why people fall in love and what links two people together. Jung's personality theory includes the idea that there exists a personal unconscious and a collective unconscious, which has the power to influence others. The writer of this paper contends and explains how the two characters in the film and what they experience, proves Jung's personality theory in action. In the film, Clementine's unconscious needs have drawn her to Joel, yet when things begin to turn sour, she makes a conscious decision to leave him. The events of the film show that despite having Joel consciously removed from Clementine's mind, the unconscious need for him remains. This is the process that Jung describes when he refers to people being driven to making unconscious decisions, beyond their control.

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"Jung uses several examples of how the collective unconscious influences people. One of the most significant is the existence of love at first sight. According to Jung, there is a female aspect in the collective unconscious for males, and a male aspect in the collective unconscious for females. These are known as anima and animus, respectively. Litt explains how love links to the anima and the animus saying that "love results from identifying the 'ideal' woman with his own underlying anima, while for a woman, love may be generated by seeing a man as the personification of her anima." This explains how love at first sight occurs. Since the individuals have no conscious awareness of their anima and animus, they cannot see any logical reasons to consider the other person as their other half."

Tags:film, analysis, theory, relationships, conscience, behavior

Abstract
In this article, the writer examines the relationship of dark comedies in film (specifically 'Little Miss Sunshine') to horror films and death.

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"Upon 'Little Miss Sunshine''s release critics immediately billed the film as a comedic triumph. A Newsweek review trumpeted that there's been no more satisfying American comedy this year while the San Francisco Chronicle averred that the film dropped from celluloid heaven. Audiences agreed. The film won two Oscars for Best Original Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor and received nominations for Best Picture and Best Supporting Actress. Despite the brightly innocuous title the movie contained a great deal of darkness. The success ..."

Tags:Little Miss Sunshine, dark comedy, horror, The Descent

Abstract
This paper explains how Nietzsche's concept of "Eternal Recurrence" have resulted in misunderstandings and controversy. A key, controlling idea that will help provide an understanding of this important notion is the recognition of Nietzsche's distancing of himself from Enlightenment views. With this in mind, this paper reviews some commentaries. It is then possible to provide coherent criticism of the literal, physical interpretation. This paper favors looking at "Eternal Recurrence" as a psychological construct, providing an ethical imperative.

From the Paper
"Friedrich Nietzsche's concept of the Eternal Recurrence has been the cause of much commentary and controversy in interpretation. There is a way to bring coherence to this notion one that was so pivotal for him. But to come to such a proper understanding, this paper will need to review how Nietzsche was no friend of the Enlightenment. By acknowledging how the ideal of progress and the favoring of reason were anathema to him, it is possible to see the Eternal Return, not as a literal, physical cosmology, but as a psychological construct."

Tags:enlightenment, eternal, nietzsche, recurrence, return

Abstract
The paper discusses how the sunshine policy which has dominated North and South Korean diplomatic policy for the last several years is a matter well-deserving of closer attention. The following paper explores what the policy is, why it came into being, how it is implemented, what its benefits and disadvantages are and how it works. The paper also explores its ramifications for the future. The paper explains that, as should become evident, the Korean sunshine policy is something which is really far more complicated than novice observers might believe at first glance. The sunshine policy is, broadly stated, a policy emphasizing the rapprochement of the two Koreas and its origins may be traced back to a 1972 Joint Communique between the two governments.

Tags:sunshine, policy, korea

Abstract
The sunshine policy is widely used to describe the entire unification policy that was designed to unify Korea and enable the country to play a stronger role in the global economy. While the actual policy had a much less interesting name, the sunshine policy covers the aspects of the cultural change that Korea went through in this policy's implementation. This essay provides an overview of the policy from the perspective of economic and political strategy as well as culture.

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"The term "sunshine policy" is often referred to the "symbolic and ideological underpinnings" of the "engagement policy"; a strategy announced in 1998 which attempted to implement actual economic and political policies designed to move the Korean peninsula to a unified nation state (President Kim Dae-Jung's Unification Policy 58). However, the sunshine policy is also widely used to describe the entire unification policy that was designed to unify Korea and enable the country to play a stronger role in the global economy (Marquand par. 10)."

Tags:sunshine, policy, korea

Abstract
"Summary Information Title: Little Miss Sunshine Director: Jonathan Dayton & Valerie Faris Writer: Michael Arndt Cast: Abigail Breslin, Greg Kinnear, Paul Dano, Alan Arkin, Toni Collette & Steve Carell Length: 103 minutes Production Companies: Big Beach Films, Third Gear Productions LLC, Deep River Productions, Bona Fide Productions Format: DVD"

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Little Miss Sunshine Shines Big Summary Information Title: Little Miss Sunshine Director: Jonathan Dayton & Valerie Faris Writer: Michael Arndt Cast: Abigail Breslin, Greg Kinnear, Paul Dano, Alan Arkin, Toni Collette & Steve Carell Length: 103 minutes Production Companies: Big Beach Films, Third Gear Productions LLC, Deep River Productions, Bona Fide Productions

Tags:little miss sunshine, kids, review

Abstract
The paper discusses how the film "A Beautiful Mind," a rough memoir of the late scientist John Nash, integrates many finely tuned cinematic elements to mirror the mental state of the protagonist and the naturalism required to maintain the film's truthfulness in it's story. Specifically focusing on scene 16, "Delusions" the paper analyzes the performance, direction, cinematography, art direction and music to support the theory that these elements do highlight and expand upon John Nash (played by Russell Crowe)'s mental state and our acceptance of his state as a real ailment.

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""I still see things that are not here. I just choose not to acknowledge them. Like a diet of the mind...perhaps my appetite to imagine and to dream." -Akiva Goldsman, screenwriter. "A Beautiful Mind." The film "A Beautiful Mind," a rough memoir of the late scientist John Nash, integrates many finely tuned cinematic elements to mirror the mental state of the protagonist and the naturalism required to maintain the film's truthfulness in it's story. Specifically focusing on scene 16, "Delusions" we can analyze the performance, direction, cinematography, art..."

Tags:john nash, film, ron howard