Did anyone find it odd that the parents, The Barlows and the police were not angry with Barbara for running off?
shareI think they probably were so happy that she was alive that at first, they weren't angry, just thankful. I think afterwards, they probably did get upset with her ;-)
Yes, I found it odd. Of course, her parents were thrilled she was alive, but no one said, "Where WERE you?!" It was torture for her parents and they should have told her that. I was mad at her.
shareI have to be honest and admit that I watched this film because the exterior scenes were shot in my home town of Bedford when I was eleven or twelve years old and it was fascinating to see again views of the town as it was then.
Back to the subject! On Barbara's behaviour in running off to London for three days, I found it unbelievable that it apparently never occurred to her that her parents would be frantic with worry nor that the police would be called in and extensive (and expensive) searches made for her. I know she was supposed to be only seventeen but that is easily old enough to be aware of the implications of her action.
I would think after the initial relief of her being alive wears off they may start to feel differently, or at least they should. I would hate to think she just gets away with everything she put them through but at the end of the day the most important thing is that she was alive.
shareIt seemed clear to me that Barbara was very aware of how much harm she'd caused, and indeed very sorry. I think she has learned her lesson after being confronted with the consequences of her immature behaviour. Also her father would see to it that she'd do anything possible to repair the damage, for Barlow to get his job back etc. Having to accept responsibility for her actions takes courage and probably is punishment enough.
clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right, here I am...