What if in FINDING NEMO, Nemo was dead the entire time, but just representing Marlin going through the five stages of grief? Step 1: DENIAL We block out the words and hide from the facts. This is a temporary response that carries us through the first wave of pain. Psych Central Marlins fiercely paranoid over-sheltering of Nemo is a reflection of his desperate struggle to deny the slaughter of his entire family. When he doesnt let Nemo go to school, he just doesnt want to let go of his fantasy. Step 2: ANGER As denial begins to wear, reality and its pain re-emerge. We are not ready. The intense emotion is deflected from our vulnerable core, and redirected as anger. Psych Central Marlin realizes he cant keep Nemo out of school, but scolds him fiercely when he tries to venture off beyond his control: Step 3: BARGAINING The normal reaction to feeling helpless is a need to regain control – e.g. If only I had... – We make a deal to correct our wrongs in attempt to postpone the inevitable. Psych Central Marlin goes against every aspect of his nature when he embarks on a long and treacherous journey with a loud and dysfunctional partner in exchange for hopefully finding Nemo. Step 4: DEPRESSION Its our quiet preparation to separate and to bid our loved one farewell. Psych Central Marlin confronts the reality of Nemos death when he finds him floating upside-down in the Dentists office. He leaves Dory and swims off in grief and defeat. Step 5: ACCEPTANCE Its not a mark of bravery to deny ourselves the chance to make peace. This phase is marked by withdrawal and calm. Psych Central In the final scene, Marlin lets go, and freely allows Nemo to go to school where he knows he belongs. And by the way ...Nemo means nobody in Latin
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