Synopsis Of The Movie 'Reviving Ophelia'

The movie, Reviving Ophelia, depicted an abusive relationship between two individuals that supposingly cared for eachother. An abusive relationship, also known as dating violence, is an occurrence of harm towards a partner and is most likely repetitive. The harm caused can consist of mental or even physical abuse, which is fairly intimidating towards the victim. In this particular movie, the victim, Elizabeth, was being physically and mentally abused by her boyfriend, Mark. This behavior is completely unacceptable in a relationship with anyone. In my opinion, no matter how much your partner may love you, or how much you love them, you cannot stay with them if they hurt you. Additionally, Mark was a paranoid control freak and had to know Elizabeth’s location at all times and …show more content…
If someone is being harmed, especially a family member, I would get immediate help and attention. Eventually after Kelly had finally said something to Elizabeth’s parents, Liz had told Mark that her parents knew because of Kelly. Mark took that to offense and said that he has to “teach her a lesson.” That comment has a negative tone and is basically another phrase for beating someone up or hurting someone. Obviously Mark has portrayed himself as a violent person and likes to handle situations with aggression. Since Kelly told Elizabeth parents, they just forbid her from seeing him and took her phone away when they sensed something wrong. But evidently, teenagers rebel their parents, so I would have contacted Mark’s father, told a psychologist and the school about his issues and would have ensured her safety/well being. This movie can give you valuable knowledge on what can occur in relationships and how you should prevent it. I know that I have learned to tell someone if domestic violence is occurring and to get out of a relationship if my partner abuses me in any way. I personally do not take anything from anybody, but other people are scared and they need to