Biopsychosocial Model/ Trauma History
Memoirs of a Geisha reveals the mysterious customs of the geisha culture for each us to see. Prior to watching this film, I had no knowledge of the geisha culture. Through this movie, I learned that a geisha is a female Japanese entertainer. Moreover, a geisha works in teahouses, dances, play musical instruments and participates in other forms of entertainment to occupy her clients (Marshall et al., 2005). This film depicts the trials and tribulations of a little girl named Chiyo, who arguably develops into the most famous geisha of her generation, Nitta Sayuri. The film begins by Chiyo observing her father act out what seemed to be a healing remedy on her mother, who later dies in the movie. Suddenly, Sayuri and her older sister Satsu are taken by an anonymous male, who was sold to him by their father. This is one of many traumatic and stressful events that Sayuri demonstrates to be resilient despite her odds. The sisters are brought …show more content…
The chairman plays a vital role by igniting passion in her when her world was chaotic and meaningless. The film depicted how kind, generous, and welcoming he could be. Due to his attributes, Sayuri knew that one day their worlds would collide and she would be his geisha. After several years, she was given the opportunity to become a geisha by the women whose kimono she had destroyed. Coming from a biological standpoint Memoirs of a Geisha constantly highlighted her unique beauty and blue eyes. Her attributes mesmerized the chairman, mother of the geisha house, Nobu, and other clients she amused. Through vigorous training and mentorship by Mameha, she came to be one of the most famous geishas of her time. Furthermore, she could become a part of the chairman’s world. Overall, his character imparted motivation, drive, and a reason to fight for something in Sayuri’s world. Ultimately, her genetics and psychological factors aided her in becoming a
Memoirs of a Geisha reveals the mysterious customs of the geisha culture for each us to see. Prior to watching this film, I had no knowledge of the geisha culture. Through this movie, I learned that a geisha is a female Japanese entertainer. Moreover, a geisha works in teahouses, dances, play musical instruments and participates in other forms of entertainment to occupy her clients (Marshall et al., 2005). This film depicts the trials and tribulations of a little girl named Chiyo, who arguably develops into the most famous geisha of her generation, Nitta Sayuri. The film begins by Chiyo observing her father act out what seemed to be a healing remedy on her mother, who later dies in the movie. Suddenly, Sayuri and her older sister Satsu are taken by an anonymous male, who was sold to him by their father. This is one of many traumatic and stressful events that Sayuri demonstrates to be resilient despite her odds. The sisters are brought …show more content…
The chairman plays a vital role by igniting passion in her when her world was chaotic and meaningless. The film depicted how kind, generous, and welcoming he could be. Due to his attributes, Sayuri knew that one day their worlds would collide and she would be his geisha. After several years, she was given the opportunity to become a geisha by the women whose kimono she had destroyed. Coming from a biological standpoint Memoirs of a Geisha constantly highlighted her unique beauty and blue eyes. Her attributes mesmerized the chairman, mother of the geisha house, Nobu, and other clients she amused. Through vigorous training and mentorship by Mameha, she came to be one of the most famous geishas of her time. Furthermore, she could become a part of the chairman’s world. Overall, his character imparted motivation, drive, and a reason to fight for something in Sayuri’s world. Ultimately, her genetics and psychological factors aided her in becoming a