13 Going On 30 Psychological Analysis

Oftentimes, we will do things that embarrass ourselves in one way or another, usually hurting others in the process. This can happen physically or verbally. To some, it might seem that pushing and shoving someone into a wall is a worse scenario than saying something rude towards them, but in all honesty, words hurt much more than a bruise. After all, the bruises will fade over time, but words will sting in your memory for the rest of your life. When someone gets into an argument with another person, they are more likely to remember the harsh words that were exchanged rather than the physical actions. In the movie 13 Going on 30, 13 year old Jenna, played by Jennifer Garner, is embarrassed by a clique of mean girls at her own birthday party because she was told that her crush would come find her in the closet. Instead, her rather chubby and unattractive best friend Matt, played by Mark Ruffalo, meets her. She is visibly upset and shoves
In the novel Anne of Avonlea by L.M. Montgomery, Anne is a schoolteacher who experiences a bad day. Unfortunately, she takes it out on her students, making scathing, sarcastic remarks at them and even whipping one, though lightly, with a ruler. However, the child that was whipped was significantly less affected than those who were on the receiving end of her biting remarks. The little boy that was whipped felt some physical discomfort for a minute, but it passed quickly, especially since the novel was set in the early 1900s and children were used to whippings. However, those that were made to feel inferior through her disagreeable works were considerably more scared. Plus, their discomfort at feeling embarrassed lasted the whole day as they didn't if Anne would lash out at them again. This goes to show that verbal assaults will leave a longer lasting impression than a physical