Steel Magnolias Character Analysis
Steel Magnolias is a movie about the bond of six different women in northwestern Louisiana. Clairee, a lively, successful widow woman, Ouiser a wealthy, sarcastic woman, Shelby, the diabetic daughter of M’Lynn, who is adamant about her choices, Annelle a ditzy, religious beauty technician who works at Truvy’s beauty parlor, and Truvy is an upbeat woman who owns a beauty parlor. The movie focuses on the interpersonal relationships and interaction of the circle of friends with each other and the people in the little town. Also, the movie explores the struggles of each women and how they overcome each of their obstacles.This essay would explore three main relationships, friendship, workplace and family. Some of the relationships would against
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Such is the case for Ouiser and Clairee. Ousier’s children have all left home so the women at the hair salon are her closest friends. Clairee has many social obligations in the community, but despite this, she returns to her friends at Truvy’s Hair Salon and ultimately Ouiser for her emotional support and gossiping. Their friendship combines aspects that are traditionally masculine as well as those that are traditionally feminine—while feminine relationships focus on tenderness, and emotional bonding, masculine relationships focus on shared activities and are more ambitious and aggressive (Devito, 2015, p. 256-7). The women self-disclose a great deal about themselves, which is seen to be typically feminine. This self disclosure comes as a result of the ritual activities and interests that the women share. In the case of Ouiser and Clairee, they do not drift to serious topics easily, preferring to keep the discourse in their friendship lighthearted. However, they are not afraid to share their emotions with each other. Even Ouiser, the more emotionally-stunted of the pair is able to easily share her feelings with Clairee. For instance, as the two women were grocery shopping together, Ouiser is unafraid about expressing her regret and guilt over something she said earlier in the day. Clairee is quick to catch up on her guilt and comforts her by eloquently stating, “Ouiser, no one pays any attention to you.” While Ouiser is disclosing personal feelings to Clairee, Clairee in turn offers an aggressive rebuttal. This exchange demonstrates the fine line between masculine and feminine that their relationship
Such is the case for Ouiser and Clairee. Ousier’s children have all left home so the women at the hair salon are her closest friends. Clairee has many social obligations in the community, but despite this, she returns to her friends at Truvy’s Hair Salon and ultimately Ouiser for her emotional support and gossiping. Their friendship combines aspects that are traditionally masculine as well as those that are traditionally feminine—while feminine relationships focus on tenderness, and emotional bonding, masculine relationships focus on shared activities and are more ambitious and aggressive (Devito, 2015, p. 256-7). The women self-disclose a great deal about themselves, which is seen to be typically feminine. This self disclosure comes as a result of the ritual activities and interests that the women share. In the case of Ouiser and Clairee, they do not drift to serious topics easily, preferring to keep the discourse in their friendship lighthearted. However, they are not afraid to share their emotions with each other. Even Ouiser, the more emotionally-stunted of the pair is able to easily share her feelings with Clairee. For instance, as the two women were grocery shopping together, Ouiser is unafraid about expressing her regret and guilt over something she said earlier in the day. Clairee is quick to catch up on her guilt and comforts her by eloquently stating, “Ouiser, no one pays any attention to you.” While Ouiser is disclosing personal feelings to Clairee, Clairee in turn offers an aggressive rebuttal. This exchange demonstrates the fine line between masculine and feminine that their relationship