Big Fish is a film of many themes, including those of the ability for love to conquer all and telling stories allows no person to be forgotten. Throughout the entire film of Big Fish no matter what happened Edward always came back to those he loved. In the beginning of the film right before Edward leaves to go to Spectre, he promises Karl that he will return. A commitment is sign of caring, especially in this case where Edward vows to come through by giving the giant his backpack. Even though in the eyes of most this is not signified as "love" it is considered a gesture of love, because it contains the competent of trust, faith and friendship. His commitment to Karl is what allowed him to escape the pleasantries of Spectre and join the real
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When you tell a story, there will always be another person that experienced it. Someone who stood by your side or a bystander that just peered in for a moment or two. It was once said, that 7 billion people experienced this day in a different way. This is significant to this film because when a story is told someone will always have an opposing viewpoint. For Will it was the disbelief that he held for his fathers stories that cause his different viewpoint. For each person in the tale of Edward Bloom was of importance and significance to the rest of their lives. If Will had taken the time at a younger age to look at his father's life he could have really appreciated him, and he wouldn't have had such a disgust toward what he initially believes are lies. Secondly, a lesson that the narrator teaches us is that one person can change the lives of everyone. This is extremely significant to the story, because without Edward blooms confidence and je ne sais quoi there would be no life and no stories to tell. This started the moment that Edward looked into the eye of the Witch and was told his death. From then on he and only he knew what his death would be, so that he could do anything without the fear of dying. When everyone else wanted to kill the giant, Edward allowed himself to go in
When you tell a story, there will always be another person that experienced it. Someone who stood by your side or a bystander that just peered in for a moment or two. It was once said, that 7 billion people experienced this day in a different way. This is significant to this film because when a story is told someone will always have an opposing viewpoint. For Will it was the disbelief that he held for his fathers stories that cause his different viewpoint. For each person in the tale of Edward Bloom was of importance and significance to the rest of their lives. If Will had taken the time at a younger age to look at his father's life he could have really appreciated him, and he wouldn't have had such a disgust toward what he initially believes are lies. Secondly, a lesson that the narrator teaches us is that one person can change the lives of everyone. This is extremely significant to the story, because without Edward blooms confidence and je ne sais quoi there would be no life and no stories to tell. This started the moment that Edward looked into the eye of the Witch and was told his death. From then on he and only he knew what his death would be, so that he could do anything without the fear of dying. When everyone else wanted to kill the giant, Edward allowed himself to go in