Comparing Dan In Real Life 'And The Leaving'
Sometimes, it’s the ones closest to us who we hurt the most. They can be your colleagues, friends, or even family members. We often make the mistake of being rude to them because we think they will accept us as we are. But any relationship, even that of family, can be shattered by one’s incautious and impetuous attitude. The movie “Dan in Real Life” and the short story “The Leaving” address the method and importance of constructing a positive family relationship. Dan from “Dan in Real Life” and Elizabeth from “The Leaving”, both initially oppressed by fear and responsibility, find their true selves after being motivated by an epiphany which leads to a profound change in character. Dan, a widower with three daughters, is hiding his grief by