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the sisters definition of 'Love'

posted 16 years ago by manicpeaksiedreamgirl
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One of the ideas expressed in this movie that no one ever talks about is Esme's
hideous definition of love. When she is explaining to her brother why she loves her Clicker, all she talks about is how he can always anticipate her desires, catering to her every whim before she even has to express it. What a wonderful metaphor for our present society and times. Basically she enters "Rappor" with the robot because he is a walking vibrator that serves drinks. Humanity in this movie deserves to die!

[–] zillis 15 years ago

Yes, I agree with that point totally. Very funny. But in a way she redeems herself by inferring that progress eventually crushes all obstacles and that fighting progress is perhaps a wasteful past-time when compared to enjoyment of it. I take sides with her when she tells The Cragis that he is holding back the ocean with a sponge. In the end she was right.
Still, I guess the question remains - is it better to die fighting for something or embrace life as it is? I suppose it is up to the individual's ideology.

[–] The_Dying_Flutchman 14 years ago

Or "idiotology".

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[–] babettegillette 14 years ago

The simple expanation may once again be the best. Probably a freak!

[–] tgemberl 14 years ago

I agree that that's a real flaw in the story. Most likely, though, the writer wanted us to assume the relationship really was mutual somehow. The main point of the story is that the robots are benign beings who are good for humanity. Her brother needs to give up and stop fighting the inevitable future.

"Extremism in the pursuit of moderation is no vice."

[–] namaGemo 13 years ago

Don't many women actually look for men to provide for their needs? Men seek attractive females, but women usually look for qualities in a man outside of looks. I find them more materialistic looking for a provider. So, she gets Pax to listen to all her small talk chatter, and get her off when SHE wants without having to provide for Pax.
She's pretty much a low life for all the values she pretends to uphold.

[–] RodneyVervegard 11 years ago

Maybe Pax enjoys looking at that low cut dress.

[–] babettegillette 11 years ago

Funny! I thought her real problem was that she had never been with a stud, hence the interest in the vacuum cleaner with a face.

[–] RodneyVervegard 11 years ago

What I don't understand is why she called him Cragis. Isn't that his last name? Isn't that her maiden name? Just seemed kind of stupid.

[–] RodneyVervegard 11 years ago

Nevermind. As I watched the rest of the movie I saw his explanation. Still seems weird though. Can't imagine my sister calling me by my last name.

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