Analysis Of The Movie Regarding Henry

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The enticing movie Regarding Henry focuses on Henry Turner, a wealthy lawyer who got shot in the head and loses his memory. After recovering from that traumatic experience, he is a completely different person psychologically.
Before he was shot, Henry Turner was a grumpy man with an unpleasant disposition. He was not very honest and did not treat his wife and daughter with much affection. This was his superego. Therefore these traits he possessed were learned. However, after the accident Henry goes to a party of one of his friends. Henry is seen conversing with a man offering snacks at the party. Before his transformation, Henry would not have been so outgoing or kind as he was in that scene. A similar situation was seen when he gave the doorman

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