Good Will Hunting

This movie had a really strong Irish-American influence within the film. The Characters were made to seem all Irish-American, but only Ben Affleck himself has real Irish in him. To me the film portrayed this man Will (Matt Damon), who had bad things happen to him in the past, and was struggling to find his way. He trusted no one except his best friend Chuckie (Ben Affleck), at that time. Being a foster parent, for children with the same kind of issues that Will has, I can see where it was difficult to trust others, because whenever he started to trust someone or even let someone get close to him, they would bring nothing but heartache and disappointment to him.

The main symbolism in this movie to me, is the painting in Sean's (Robin Williams) office.  To me this represents someone who is alone and struggling to find their way back. This is obviously the spot where they started the movie, in which Sean begin to counsel Will. It is humors to watch Will make jabs at others or try to tell them how they are feeling, or why they are doing what they do.  Obviously Will is an extremely intelligent person, and would do well out in the world, if only he could move on from his past.  This is an extremely hard task for Will, because he feels safe being with his friends, and in the community in which he lives.

I think it has taken Will so long to move past his past, because he himself has no confidence, which shows in the beginning of the movie when he starts a fight. To me that represents him needing to show others, that he is tough and a big man. I don't think Will ever had someone stand up to him or say the things to him like Sean had, and that I believe was a great breaking point for the two of them.

Only towards the end of movie do you finally see that Sean has broken down Will's wall, and by repeating "It's Not Your Fault" was a big symbol to the show. Also when Chuckie has the talk with Will on how if he was as smart as Will, he would get out of there.

I liked that they ended the show by showing Will stop by Sean's home to deliver him a message, that he was moving on, and he was picking Skylar first, and that they needed to stay in touch.  There is nothing more comforting than know, you have accomplished a great task in help a person become something great.  To know that you have taught them things, showed them things, and they they will always appreciate what you have done for them.  The best part is knowing they want to stay in touch, so you can continue to see their accomplishments.