Movie analysis project - Essay Example

Communication is extremely important in any relationship and though there were a number of factors that contributed to the break-down of Gary and Brooke’s relationships; however the main factor that gave rise to all other issues is the breakdown of communication between the two protagonists. The break-up highlights the importance of communication and how a simple argument over something as inconsequential as ‘doing the dishes’ resulted in dire consequences. To analyze the communication pattern between the two protagonists, the substance of this prose will first analyze their individual communicating patterns that eventually led to the clash.

Jennifer is basically a recognition seeker, who is driven by the desire to be appreciated by her significant other, and she actively exhibits her demands. On the other hand, Vince Vaughn character Gary is boorish and a typical slob. Unlike Brooke, Gary is passive and is more of a confrontation avoider that eventually leads to the problem exacerbating as a result. He is inconsiderate that causes him to disregard most of the things Brooke does for him out of love. As mentioned earlier, both characters break off their relationship in the heat of an argument and instead of talking things out amongst themselves, they approach their respective friends who give them really bad advice.

Since, both Brooke and Gary are living in the same condominium; they do not communicate with each other or resolve the key issues in their relationship. Their friends and peers push them up the wrong; the sensible decision in this situation would have been to discuss and talk things out maturely. Despite the fact that both the protagonists were not straight forward with each other, Brooke did try to salvage the relationship, even though the methods were not that effective; especially with someone like Gary who is not emotionally candid and keeps his feelings bottled up most of the time.

Fromm trying to make Gary jealous to strutting around naked around the house, Brooke remained unsuccessful in winning back Gary, who was bothered by what Brooke was doing yet remained passive about it. The final blow to their relationship, when Brooke invited Gary to a concert with him and she thought that this gesture of hers will finally make him realize how much Brooke wants their relationship to last; however, once again Gary fails to understand the significance of this gesture and a s a result Brooke decides to cease all attempts and leaves him.

This is a clear example of lack of communication between the two characters and misunderstandings between that led to the separation. Misunderstandings encircle their relationship and the situation was aggravated by friends and peers, who acted as inept arbitrators. Though, both characters loved each other but the main source of conflict arose from inability to understand each other’s needs. Gary never understood Brooke’s need for appreciation and she never understood that Gary did not want to be hassled by questions after a long day at the job; in other words both needed ample amount of space in their relationships that could have led to effective communication and they could have avoided several arguments and even the one that led to the break-up.

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