Wild Child Changing Self

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The film Wild Child directed by Nick Moore (2008) has enhanced my understanding of the concept of changing self and it’s implications. Since Malibu brat Poppy Moore's mother passed away, she has challenged her rich, usually absent dad Gerry shamelessly. When his patience wears out, she's shipped off to her mother's former English boarding school for girls, Abbey Mount. Through her experiences at Abbey Mount, Poppy undergoes physical and emotional changes. The key ideas explored in this text are that changing self involves emotional shift, which has occurred through adapting a new point of view, Furthermore, changing self can be welcomed or resisted, and finally that change in self can help an individual grow and mature. Through these ideas my understanding about changing self has been enhanced. Changing self generally involves emotional shift, which is made possible by adopting a new point of view. This self-transformation is clearly evident throughout the film and has expanded my knowledge about changing self. At the beginning of the film, Poppy arrives at Abbey Mount; she is represented as an arrogant adolescent. When Poppy first enters the school, Kate is appointed as her buddy. When Kate makes an effort to become friends with Poppy, Poppy refuses her friendship; “I choose my friends and FYI, you don’t make the cut.” Poppy’s derogatory colloquial language and dismissive statement reveals Poppy’s egotistical nature. Her sarcastic and condescending tone reflects her narcissistic attitude. This exemplifies Poppy’s patronizing behavior at beginning of the film. An emotional shift driven by a new point of view is developed throughout the film. Previously, Poppy despised Kate and the rest of her dorm-mates. When Poppy’s phone gets confiscated, she is left upset. In an act of kindness, Kate offers Poppy her phone and advises her. After Kate’s attempt to enlighten
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