Cinema Paradiso Analytical Paper

These also gave him hope in real life. But, movies were more detrimental to Toto. It made him blind to what reality is. He had less(prenominal) focus on life because of the movies. Movies became blurred between reality and fantasy. One example was when his mother told him his father died. It is expected when a honord one dies, heap mourn. However, Toto even smiled when he saw a classifyicular film poster. 2. The rusty anchors by the seashore symbolized Tots views on life and love that were greatly influenced by films, and his committal and commitment to films.He was severely attached to his love or Elena, being and his village life, even when clearly there were a lot of other opportunities to pursue his beloved. Alfred move to explain that like the deep blue sea beyond there is a bigger world for Toto to explore, a world which will develop his passion and talents fully, and r distributively his potential. The unwinding yarn that was knitted by Salvatore mom symbolized Tots life unwinding itself as he was sticker where he came from. It hinted that he came back to search himself for unsettled questions.He looked back to his life that was once a dream. Finally, fortunately he got answers and remembered where e came from. The demolition of Cinema Paradise symbolized a new beginning for the townspeople of Canonical, and new procession in technology which was the television. Let symbolized the destruction of the old way of living of the Canonical community. Because this structure served as the heart of the tofu wherein people gathered and bonded with each other, the demolition symbolized the end of Alfalfas life and the increased distance among the townspeople like Tots life.But, even though the building was destroyed, the townspeople gathered one last beat to mourn, heirs and relive the memories of Cinema Paradise. Their tradition may be lost, but it has opened new opportunities to build a new tradition. 3. Think his act of breaking up Salvatore and Elena w as wrong though he was filled with good intentions. He thought this was the right thing to do for Toto to have a good life. With this act, it seemed like he truly cared for Tots future, like a father would care for his children. But, he did not give Toto to freely decide for his destiny He forced him to choose however one option.Their relationship was not even hurting anyone. If he purely and truly loved Toto, he would have guided him better, let him learn, grow, decide for himself and with the peril of mistakes. Even though what he did was wrong, somehow viewers can sympathize to Alfalfas good intentions and as to why he did this he lived a life of wo because he did not have the good life he aspired for. Yet, I think he was a possessive selfish father that caused more disparage than good to Toto. 4. I think the scene where teary-eyed Salvatore was watching the montage of kissing scenes gave us a look at his relationship with Alfred and Elena.Movies were an essential part of his life. The kissing scenes in movies were censored so it led him to be fascinated and curious. When he finally watched the kissing scenes, it made him wistful, happy, and teary-eyed because he felt Alfalfas love for Toto, and his overwhelming praise to Tots achievements. Let served as a gift, a prize and a reward to Toto. Also, the scene interpreted the ephemeral passionate and glorious bypast and unfortunate future with Elena. Elena was his one and only true love. It stirred up his emotions and his passionate memories of youth and love with Elena.