Fight Club is a movie that follows the daily life of the main protagonist. Actor Edward Norton plays the unnamed protagonist who is commonly just known as the “Narrator”. The narrator is plagued by powerful insomnia however he is refused any real medical attention. His doctor instead directs him toward a cancer support group so he can realize just how small his suffering is compared to others. The narrator is embraced within the support group as they believe he also suffers from cancer. This moment of acceptance and catharsis leaves the narrator feeling tired relieved of his insomnia, and sets the tone for the rest of the movie. After regularly attending these meetings the Narrator soon meets Marla who he notices in various cancer support
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The Narrator originally suffers from a severe form of Insomnia. The Narrator also suffers from strong forms of depression and anxiety which can be easily seen as he attempts to “buy” happiness in the form of Ikea catalogue furniture. The Narrators insomnia and depression go hand in hand and its nearly impossible to separate them since they both compliment each other although its safe to assume his depression is what has caused his sudden inability to sleep (What causes insomnia 2018). His doctor does not offer much support for his problems but in a sarcastic notion tells the Narrator to go and see real pain at a cancer support group. The Narrator does just that and in the wake of all the death, melancholy, pain he encounters at the support group he finds the will to continue which ironically is nihilism. He discovers that losing all hope was the ultimate freedom. Marla is introduced to us at this point and its obvious shes further proof of the suicidal path the Narrator is on. The Narrator and Marla are very similar in their regards to philosophy they both see death as this ultimate freedom and only in the presence of such pain can they really feel alive. Unlike the Narrator, Marla is actively involved with drugs and whether the trauma came before the drugs or after, it's obvious the drugs she's taking are affecting her at the neurocellular level as they …show more content…
To explain, Tyler was almost the complete opposite of the Narrator in every way yet they are the same person so why would the Narrator create Tyler? Tyler actually provides a simple yet relatable answer. Tyler exists because he is a manifestation of everything the Narrator wishes he was. By that same token, the creators of Fight Club, touch on one of the most universal emotions that exists; insecurity. As a result it can be assumed that Tyler is the Narrator’s most ideal version of himself and his (Tyler’s) desire to create a fraternity of brotherhood with other men and to be with Marla is actually a representation of the Narrator’s needs and desires. This shows us that despite the Narrator not having much interest in Marla in the deep recesses of his subconscious he craved for love and sex, for feeling like part of a united whole, and lastly to overcome the distractions and fears that limited him. This is how we know that the Narrator was unhappy and only by acting out his ideal persona did he finally feel something over the numbness he was drowning
The Narrator originally suffers from a severe form of Insomnia. The Narrator also suffers from strong forms of depression and anxiety which can be easily seen as he attempts to “buy” happiness in the form of Ikea catalogue furniture. The Narrators insomnia and depression go hand in hand and its nearly impossible to separate them since they both compliment each other although its safe to assume his depression is what has caused his sudden inability to sleep (What causes insomnia 2018). His doctor does not offer much support for his problems but in a sarcastic notion tells the Narrator to go and see real pain at a cancer support group. The Narrator does just that and in the wake of all the death, melancholy, pain he encounters at the support group he finds the will to continue which ironically is nihilism. He discovers that losing all hope was the ultimate freedom. Marla is introduced to us at this point and its obvious shes further proof of the suicidal path the Narrator is on. The Narrator and Marla are very similar in their regards to philosophy they both see death as this ultimate freedom and only in the presence of such pain can they really feel alive. Unlike the Narrator, Marla is actively involved with drugs and whether the trauma came before the drugs or after, it's obvious the drugs she's taking are affecting her at the neurocellular level as they …show more content…
To explain, Tyler was almost the complete opposite of the Narrator in every way yet they are the same person so why would the Narrator create Tyler? Tyler actually provides a simple yet relatable answer. Tyler exists because he is a manifestation of everything the Narrator wishes he was. By that same token, the creators of Fight Club, touch on one of the most universal emotions that exists; insecurity. As a result it can be assumed that Tyler is the Narrator’s most ideal version of himself and his (Tyler’s) desire to create a fraternity of brotherhood with other men and to be with Marla is actually a representation of the Narrator’s needs and desires. This shows us that despite the Narrator not having much interest in Marla in the deep recesses of his subconscious he craved for love and sex, for feeling like part of a united whole, and lastly to overcome the distractions and fears that limited him. This is how we know that the Narrator was unhappy and only by acting out his ideal persona did he finally feel something over the numbness he was drowning