The analysis of the movie fiel
The analysis of the movie fielINTRODUCTION
The movie "Field of Dreams", demonstrates many issues, in regards to human development. Something can be taken and said about each actor's character; from Kevin Kostner's role, to his wife, his daughter, and even his brother, to that of James Earl Jones role, Doc and the rest of the ball players, and even the old men at the local farm store. This movie, which has an incredible plot and which was very successful, accurately portrays behavioral, mental, physical, and emotional/spiritual characteristics of each and every stage of human development.
BODY
The following is a list of character's and their related stage of development. Related issues that were portrayed for each stage will be discussed.
Ray Kinsella
The main character of the story can be considered to be entering the middle adulthood stage. This stage is characterized by child rearing, career success, and household management. This all boils down to becoming one's own self, in the eyes of themselves, rather than through the eyes of one's parents or society. All of this is seen in Ray's character. He is the father, the husband, and the breadwinner. Then a voice comes to him asking him to do something out of the ordinary. Dig up his farm and create a baseball field. This creates a conflict within himself and his life. Creating this field will undoubtedly lead to a lack of corn, which will decrease his profits and might even cost him his property. On top of the possibility of losing his farm, the possibility of not being able to support his family is even greater. However, Ray decides to follow the voice, the dream, and the idea of becoming himself. In the end, things work out for Ray, he redeems his relationship with his father, his past, and lastly himself as both a father and as a man.
Annie Kinsella
Annie is also entering the middle adulthood stage. However, her role is more concerned with the upbringing of her daughter and her duties as the housewife. A role not typical of modern day wives. However, she does play a strong role in the local PTA where she puts up a strong defense of Terence Mann's book. In her character, the main issue is that of supporting her husband. This is an internal conflict for her, because of the reality of the consequences if things fail. However, she shows her support for her husband and tells him to follow what he believes, exemplifying the concepts of both intimacy and commitment.
Karin Kinsella
Karin, the daughter of Ray and Annie, is considered to be in the middle childhood stage. The issues in this stage that are presented in the movie include moral development and self-evaluation. This can be seen in the innocent little girl...
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