rosetta:following norma

Tyler Brown English II 02*08*01 *Rosetta Review* Following Norma The French film Rosetta, uses symbolism as a conduit to portray the cover up of a shameful life, and the laborious struggle to burrow to a normal life with no light at the end of the tunnel. Although Rosetta loves her very much, anguish is augmented by the unprecedented lifestyle of her inebriated mother. Rosetta is steadfast to keep a “real job,” and loses her only friend …

…the vital relationships! that got her through life, normal or not. She understood that by trying to kill herself she had set aside the very pride that she worked so hard to obtain. The young man then helped her up. Proving that life revolves around love, family, and friends. They eyes of society rest on the ghost like face of “Norma,” and to be normal is to lose your unique relationships and yourself. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**