The film, It’s a wonderful life is a timeless classic that has strong portrayals of one of its themes, solidarity. None of the characters show it better than the fictional George Bailey. Solidarity which is the virtue of putting others’ needs before your own is shown frequently in It’s a wonderful life. The movie is about a man, George Bailey who has big dreams to attend college and leave his fictional hometown, Bedford Falls, but his solidarity and many sacrifices for his town forced him to remain there, however after getting into financial trouble, he begins to contemplate suicide. The theme remains all the same since the people show solidarity for him as he had for them. It is clear to see that George Bailey lived a life of solidarity because
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For instance, when there was a run, newlywed George Bailey stepped out from the taxi taking him to his honeymoon and he distributed $2000 of his honeymoon savings. In doing this, he supported his company along with his clients with financial support. An incident where George put the welfare of others before his own is when he was offered a job by Mr.Potter. He was offered a job with a hefty salary and an amazing lifestyle which would have completely changed George’s life. However, giving in to the job would mean giving up on the Bailey Building and Loan Company along with his small but reputable estate: Bailey Park. George Bailey was a saviour to those who lived in Mr. Potter’s overpriced slums by providing housing in Bailey Park. When, George Bailey declined the suspiciously luring job opportunity, he delivered many people from Mr.Potter’s slums. Finally, George gave his college money to his brother. George remained striving in Bedford Falls so his brother could receive an education. George’s unparalleled love for his brother shows solidarity in multiple ways. One way exposes his audacity and courage where George risked his life in order to save the life of his
For instance, when there was a run, newlywed George Bailey stepped out from the taxi taking him to his honeymoon and he distributed $2000 of his honeymoon savings. In doing this, he supported his company along with his clients with financial support. An incident where George put the welfare of others before his own is when he was offered a job by Mr.Potter. He was offered a job with a hefty salary and an amazing lifestyle which would have completely changed George’s life. However, giving in to the job would mean giving up on the Bailey Building and Loan Company along with his small but reputable estate: Bailey Park. George Bailey was a saviour to those who lived in Mr. Potter’s overpriced slums by providing housing in Bailey Park. When, George Bailey declined the suspiciously luring job opportunity, he delivered many people from Mr.Potter’s slums. Finally, George gave his college money to his brother. George remained striving in Bedford Falls so his brother could receive an education. George’s unparalleled love for his brother shows solidarity in multiple ways. One way exposes his audacity and courage where George risked his life in order to save the life of his