Spotless Mind Themes

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is a romantic comedy, science fiction movie about a couple who have each other erased from their memories but they end up together after the procedure is over. This portrays the theme of fate ;which is defined as “forces outside of your control that make things happen.” and how you are destined to be with someone either for a blessing or a lesson. This theme is shown throughout the movie with the use of fragmentation and postmodern techniques. Such as, symbols, the structure of the film (plotline), and the actual process of erasing memories. All help to portray the theme of fate and that you either meet someone for a blessing or a lesson, but it is destined that you must meet that person. A symbol is usually a object or sign that represents a deeper meaning. There are many symbols in this film, which assist in understanding the highly fragmented film. Such as Joel’s journal, the cracked ice and the institution called Lacuna Inc. But the most important symbol of all is Clementine’s hair colour. It symbolizes they way she is feeling and helps the viewers with understanding the time of film which things are occurring. In the beginning of the film when Joel and Clementine first meet in Montauk, her hair is green. The colour green normally is associated with new beginnings, such as their
So, while the movie is progressing, it actually is going back in time to the first time he ever met Clem. This also confuses Joel, which is a reference to fate because his memories are in an order that led her to telling him to meet in Montag, which is the last memory before he wakes up. While the end of the movie is shown in the beginning, the audience begins to understand what really is happening at the end. The organization of the scenes plays a heavy role in understanding the