Harold Crick Stranger Than Fiction Analysis

Having a life with meaning and significance is one of the most common and universal goals in the world. However, dreaming of having a sense of purpose is one thing, and actually achieving it is a whole other challenge. While there is no particular answer on how to do so, with motivation and audacity, it may not be as complex and daunting as it seems. ‘Stranger Than Fiction’ character Harold Crick demonstrated how people strive to develop a sense of purpose and find meaning in life, even under scrutiny and fear of rejection. Often times, it takes courage to live life and bring on challenges for ourselves. It is too painless to fall into habits and barely ever try new, unfamiliar things. For example, Harold Crick had been too scared his whole life to break routine and to seek out his true self. However, Harold’s perspective came into a completely new view when he learned of his death sentence, only …show more content…
I no longer had the same friends, the same house, or even the same country. Everywhere I looked I saw eyes looking back at me with judgement and scrutiny, fearing I was too different from everyone else. However, my close relationship with my family was necessary for me to gain back confidence in my everyday life. They guided me through different perspectives, proving that the new people were not as scary as I had first imagined. Eventually with their help, my anxiety was eased and I found my place without having to change my true self.
In the fictional and real world, people must continue to strive for a sense of purpose and meaning in life, even under the fear of scrutiny and rejection. As Harold proved true in ‘Stranger Than Fiction’, we need to get through each day with confidence and courage to find our own meaning. To gain the motivation to get through each day, it is necessary to stay close with friends and family and wake up in the morning with confidence and eagerness to try something