Boys Dont Cry1

During ones existence, new discoveries about one’s self tend to occur. One of these discoveries is identity: who we are and what we really want to be. Teena Brandon, a.k.a. Brandon Teena, goes through this tough time in the movie Boys Don’t Cry. As you will see, self-identity is not an easy thing to figure out. In the movie Boys Don’t Cry, Teena Brandon was born a girl. As she …

…and what people will do to them. It is a very frustrating but at the same time helpful process. Identity can be a struggle for not only the person who is confused but also for the people around them. As shown in the movie, not only Brandon was effected by this. Lana and John were also very effected. More Lana than John. It is a serious situation and should be talked out with a professional.