Chocolat Chocolate Analysis

In the film Chocolat, the exquisite truffles Vianne handcrafted became a symbol of change for the small town of Lansquenet. One way the chocolate delicacies positively impacted the town of Lansquenet was by bringing the villagers together. Lansquenet is known to be a town that sets religious and identity standards. The small town follows a specific tradition that allows little to no change among the people. Once Vianne showcased her chocolate desserts to the people of Lansquenet, many villagers avoided the shop in order to resist temptation to maintain accepted in the small town. The villagers continued to follow in the dictatorship of the mayor who used religion to portray Vianne’s chocolate as a sinful temptation and therefore, convinced many to avoid her desserts. Fortunately, Vianne
Slowly the chocolate began forming friendships through the people and soon after the chocolate sparked emotions that have not been felt in many. Despite the negative comments of the chocolate from the mayor of Lansquenet, many came to realize that the shallowness they have been accustomed to, was not the way they wanted to live. The villagers as well as the pirates, who were unwelcome by the mayor and his followers, joined together in a celebration that began a new form of life. Another way chocolate created change in the film was by helping individuals such as: Josephine, Caroline and Armande find meaning and strength in life. Josephine was a victim of domestic violence whose life was changed for the better by Vianne. Vianne kept a watchful eye on Josephine and soon after realizing how terrified and poorly