Communication Climate In the Film “On Golden Pond”

humour in movies can be developed in a mixing of ways, depending on the theme, characters, and genre. The movie On G senioren Pond has an award agreeable cast. Two of the actors are father and daughter in real purport, hydrogen and Jane Fonda. The task of creating a communication climate is centered on an all(prenominal) important(p) contemporary theme the challenges of aging, bonds amid male and female, military man and child. These topics are all issues that theatre-goers can relate to. The communication climate, thus, becomes a central element falsehood development and creating pace while bearing the viewers engross peaked.The film exonerateds with breath-taking view of New England landscape, panning in and out of the quiet, peaceful lake. This reinforces the frantic attitude of the film from the beginning. Enter crotchety old Norman Thayer and soft-spoken, merely affirming wife, Ethel. The film- startr, well-aware of the highly publicized problems revolving around Henry Fonda and his son and daughter, uses this to add furbish up to the films emotional sentiment. Norman and Ethel arrive to their remote holiday home without anyone in sight. Ethels hands are full and she cannot open the door.She needs Normans help and knocks on the door. Someones at the door, says Norman, not even looking up from his book. Its me you old poop, Ethel says. This brief dialogue speaks volumes about who is the enabler in this marri geezerhood. Normans age and life-long frustrations are clouding his memory and his ability to keep up with life. Norman expresses his concerns over death in subtle ways. He vents his frustration on loved ones by being irritable, short-tempered, and using quick-witted sarcasm. Its open that sarcasm has been a life-long sentiment in the Thayer household.The sarcasm between Norman and his daughter Chelsea has built walls that have silenced their ability to express received notes for one another. Thus, Norman uses discomforting messages for the majority of the film. Heres an example of Normans sarcasm regarding his daughters new love. Shes travel in love with a dentist, says Ethel, full of compassion. Good God Theyll be staring at our teeth all the time, is Normans response. The pique of the scene makes its mark while viewers are led to promontory Normans love and detect for his daughter.Does he, on a subconscious mind level, regret his lifetime of treating Chelsea unfairly? The film, unfortunately, treats the stereotypical grumpy old man with simplicity, never reaching into the heart of the matter. In fact, the only recognition between Chelsea and Norman comes in the closing scene of the film where they embrace as Chelsea says, Goodbye Normaner dad. This verbal message does hold extend to but the true reconciliation between father and daughter remains unknown. Ethel, in contrast to Normans character, uses confirming messages entirely done the film.Her deep love for Norman is shown by her willingness and u nconditional acceptance of Normans less than joyous persona. Norman creates more humor in a scene that normally would lead people to show a little respect for, an elderly woman who also lived on booming Pond died recently. Norman doesnt even bat an eye as he informs the mailman of this news and says, one of the lesbians expired. More negative messages by Norman. The film maker shows Norman with his guard down in a scene where he gets lost hunting for strawberries near the house.He runs put up until he bumps into their property. Norman waits for the mailman to leave before stating his angst to Ethel. It is one of the old times, maybe the only time, that Norman uses confirming messages. (I had to) Come running rear end to see your pretty face. I could feel safe. I was still me. Youre my knight in shining armor. Ethel responds as she held his face gently in her hands. Youre gonna get back up on that horse and Ill be right behind you. And away were gonna go, go, go. Ethel, once again, uses her confirming congressman to heal. Billy Ray Jr. upon meeting Norman shows respect. Its Normans 80th birthday celebration. Billy Ray Jr. tries to make a connection. I just had a birthday two weeks ago. Norman says, Hmm. Were practically twins. Billy Ray Sr. also shows respect for Norman, using confirming messages. Love your house, says Billy Ray Sr. give thanks you. Its not for sale, retorts Norman. Their dialogue continues as Norman uses more disconfirming messages and Billy Ray Sr. uses confirming messages. Norman? You mind if I call you Norman? I believe you just did, says Norman coolly.In closing, communication is what creates the climate of the film. Dialogue and body language are what keep the story moving along at a jovial clip. It is a wonderful film with a message about how challenging life can be for individuals when communication has little honesty. When people put up fronts and refuse to share their feelings, it leads to disjointed relationships and pe ople wind up feeling hurt. This pain can cause further distress on a persons life. The only solution is to share feelings and believe in the power that results when a cohesive family bond develops.