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The Lamp At Noon Theme
The film “The Pursuit of Hapyness” is in many ways very relatable to the short story “The Lamp at Noon”. The two are closely related as they before share similar overall themes. “The Pursuit of Hapyness” greatly demonstrates the themes of commitment to personal goals and the effects of adversity on the human spirit. This film follows the life of a man and his family as they struggle through everyday conflicts. These conflicts vary from trying to pay rent to getting food on the table for dinner. Chris Gardener, the protagonist in the film is eventually forced on the streets with his son Christopher while the mother, Linda, leaves to New York. Chris is faced with great conflict as he is pursuing a job as a stockbroker but must complete a non-paying
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