Gillian shows these values only to represent the materialistic views of society, and that they should not be thought of as achieving true happiness. ... which shows that he has recognized what has happened and can now deal with it by grieving. ... The first scene shown in the movie is the where Jack is on the radio in a room that seems to look somewhat like a jail. ... Gillian uses the glasses as a symbol of Jack hiding his true emotions. ... From the beginning when he relies on materialistic objects to the end where he has achieved true happiness by becoming friends with Perry and finding tru...

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• Grade Level: High School