Joy Ignores Sadness

In the film “Inside Out”, Joy ignores Sadness’ help even though they must work together to save Riley. At the start, Joy does not work with Sadness and ignores her. In the middle, Joy still doesn't listen to what Sadness has to say. In the end, Joy finally realises Sadness’ importance and that they can work together as a unit. Throughout the film, Joy disregards Sadness despite the fact that she is necessary to help Riley.

At the beginning of the movie, Joy does not cooperate with Sadness and pays no attention to her whatsoever. Joy does this by not listening to Sadness and by prioritising her own opinion over Sadness’. This is shown when Joy draws the “Circle of Sadness” and makes Sadness’ stand in there. This shows that Joy dominates Sadness and that, although she means well, that she does not recognise Sadness’ usefulness. As the film advances Joy still disregards Sadness, however, she is starting to notice that she can be helpful.
As Joy still feels that Sadness is worthless she doesn't notice when Sadness says things, even though they could save them a lot of trouble. As Joy, Bing Bong and Sadness are on there way to the “Train of Thought”, Sadness warns them that they “shouldn't go in there” as it is “Abstract Thought”. After these events and their lives are threatened, Joy realises that she can't do everything on her own and that she needs, and can ask for,