The general statement made by Denis Villeneuve in his film arrival is that when individuals attempt to live their lives the way the wish no matter the circumstance, they will be truly happy with whatever the outcome is. Furthermore these individuals will achieve true happiness, in that they are less than concerned about the consequences. Take the case of Villeneuve’s character Louise Banks, aware of her future and the heart ache it brings she makes “conscious choices” not to alter her future. Ultimately, this idea makes her a more enlightened individual; not just in the sense of the future, but the way she is willing to compromise happiness to gain much more. In addition the prisoners dilemma between the non-communicative countries could
…show more content…
Furthermore the Chinese government was willing to attack the aliens and start war, while Louise was continuing her attempts at communication with the aliens. Had one of the groups attacked it is thought that all the sites would recoil, but if neither did there would have been no conflict; while neither knew for certain what the others were planning. Evidently, this is where the idea of “non zero sum game” comes in and creates an obstacle for Louise. Although the Americans wanted to attack the aliens before China did, Louise still had faith in words; ultimately, conflict did not hinder her, and she was able to continue communications with the aliens. In comparison to language being “the first weapon drawn in conflict,” Louise attempts to prevent conflict using it. Therefore, a paradox is created, where language is both the the spark of conflict, as well as the remedy. Nevertheless, Louise is capable of preventing conflict, through her communication uninterrupted by the circumstance she was placed in. Villeneuve distinctly demonstrated the effects of living unconstrained by circumstance, through Louise’s actions when it comes to conflict prevention. Arguably, if Louise were willing to let the situation impede her conquest, the films theme would have been changed
Furthermore the Chinese government was willing to attack the aliens and start war, while Louise was continuing her attempts at communication with the aliens. Had one of the groups attacked it is thought that all the sites would recoil, but if neither did there would have been no conflict; while neither knew for certain what the others were planning. Evidently, this is where the idea of “non zero sum game” comes in and creates an obstacle for Louise. Although the Americans wanted to attack the aliens before China did, Louise still had faith in words; ultimately, conflict did not hinder her, and she was able to continue communications with the aliens. In comparison to language being “the first weapon drawn in conflict,” Louise attempts to prevent conflict using it. Therefore, a paradox is created, where language is both the the spark of conflict, as well as the remedy. Nevertheless, Louise is capable of preventing conflict, through her communication uninterrupted by the circumstance she was placed in. Villeneuve distinctly demonstrated the effects of living unconstrained by circumstance, through Louise’s actions when it comes to conflict prevention. Arguably, if Louise were willing to let the situation impede her conquest, the films theme would have been changed