Let Us Leave Something Unsaid Analysis

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In Sickness and in Health, Let’s Not Talk About It :
Finding Neverland; Sylvia Davies
Sylvia Davies is one character from the film whose life closely relates to the poem “Let Us Leave Something Unsaid” by Munir Niazi. Indeed the relationship between Sylvia and her children is captured in Munir’s work. When Sylvia begins to show signs of illness, halfway through the film, she immediately closes the door of conversation to be had about her health - “Let some things remain unsaid”. This doesn't settle with James, and as a result, he calls a doctor to pay Sylvia a visit, and she refuses to receive a check up. Closer to the end of the film, the audience understands Sylvia’s reasoning for not wanting to discuss her illness or get assistance regarding

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