The Graduate is a film centered around Benjamin during his first summer after earning his degree at college. He spends his time lounging in his parents pool, unsure of who he is and what he wants to do, much like Neil in Goodbye, Columbus. Both characters feel isolated, lonely, and trapped, eventually falling for women who feel their lives are dull and boring. Goodbye, Columbus and The Graduate are similar stories with similar themes; the difference is in how they are presented. While the former relies on literary descriptions to convey these ideas, The Graduate utilises visual presentations to tell Benjamin’s story. The final sequence of the film is Benjamin’s quest to stop Elaine’s wedding in Santa Barbara. As he leaves the gas station
