SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK REVIEW Everyone has quirks that make him or her an individual. We filter through life‚ attempting to seamlessly weave our oddities into a “normal” person. As difficult as trying to fit circles into squares‚ the silver lining in these valiant attempts is that the “normal” person doesn’t exist. That is what writer-director David O. Russell understood when making The Silver Linings Playbook‚ The film is a fantastic study in how our individual quirks‚ though varying in
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Bipolar Disorder as Portrayed in Silver Linings Playbook According to the National Institute of Mental Health‚ bipolar disorder is defined as having unusual shifts in mood‚ energy‚ activity levels‚ and the ability to carry out day-to-day task. There are several different types of bipolar disorder including: bipolar I disorder‚ bipolar II disorder‚ and cyclothymic disorder (“Bipolar Disorder‚” 2014). The signs and symptoms for each bipolar disorder slightly vary. However‚ the main sign and symptoms
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summary Gold is a chemical element with the symbol Au and atomic number 79. It is a dense‚ soft‚ malleable‚ and ductile metal with an attractive‚ bright yellow colour and luster that is maintained without tarnishing in air or water. Chemically‚ gold is a transition metal and a group 11 element. It is one of the least reactive chemical elements‚ solid under standard conditions. Its pros are that it gives satisfaction to one‚ security and stability to peoples. Its cons are that the price of gold fluctuate
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Sarah Carpenter Professor Herzog Final Paper Silver Linings Playbook Silver Linings Playbook The narrative of Silver Linings Playbook is formed in the heart of Philadelphia around a middle class family at it’s breaking point. Pat’s‚ the protagonist‚ family has very much shaped his current situation; he has clinical bipolar disorder and struggles with stress-induced manic outbursts. After Pat’s release from a mandated rehabilitation center‚ he handles the next recuperating stage of his life in
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Gold Gold is a very commonly used substance in today’s world‚ although it has been used by man since ancient times. Gold comes from the ground or from the ocean and must be mined but has caused major commotion since the early 1900s with people trying to get rich quick. You can find gold in some major regions of the world‚ but the most common places for gold mining are South Africa and a lot of US productions come from South Dakota and Nevada. The symbol for gold is Au for its Latin name Aurum
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Silver Linings Playbook directed by David O. Russell is based on Pat Solitano‚ a former teacher who was diagnosed with Bipolar 1 Disorder after walking in on his wife cheating with the history teacher from the school they teach at. This paper will compare how the movie portrays Bipolar 1 Disorder‚ and distinguish the differences between the two by using the DSM-V as a resource. In addition‚ the DSM-V made changes to facilitate diagnosing Bipolar 1 and 2 earlier‚ instead of misdiagnosing for another
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The character in Silver Linings Playbook that is depicted to be mentally ill is Pat Solitano‚ played by Bradley Cooper. Pat was married to a woman name Nikki. However‚ he discovered Nikki in the act of an affair one day‚ with a teacher from his own job. In a fit of rage‚ Pat beats Nikki’s lover. It was determined that Pat was Bipolar and was at a mental facility to get his disorder treated. In the beginning of the film‚ Pat is in the facility with his friend and coaxes his mother to release him after
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disorders unfairly for several years. Often‚ people are generated to accept behaviors that they often see happening in “real” time such as movies‚ T.V shows‚ news announcements‚ or even reading books. This can be shown in the movie Silver Linings Playbook‚ actresses Catherine Zeta-Jones and Amanda Bynes. Some people may become enraged when noticing how the media depicts individuals who suffer with mental disorders within the surrounding society. However‚
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Silver Linings Playbook In 2012 the film Silver Lining Playbook‚ was released. In the beginning of the film you see Pat Solitano being released from a mental hospital to the hands of his mother. This paper will analyze the themes of sex and gender‚ being a product of one’s environment‚ and language and symbols. From Pat’s perspective his life was perfect until he found his wife in the shower with another man‚ which enraged Pat. When Pat leaves the mental institution his only goal is to get his
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“Silver Linings Playbook” Just as the title says it‚ “silver lining”. What is it? It is seeing the bright side of things‚ see the positive thing at every situation. “You have to do everything you can. You have to work your hardest. If you stay positive‚ you have a shot at a silver lining.” In a session with his therapist‚ Pat expresses his view on life. While it might not read as very optimistic‚ Pat’s attitude throughout the book is quite positive‚ and he says this as he has his commitment to
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