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Analysis Of 50 First Dates

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The movie 50 First Dates is about a tragic head injury and its effects on memory that takes place in Hawaii. In the movie, the main character, Lucy, experiences a terrible car accident that involved hitting a tree and resulted in short-term memory loss. Lucy had her long-term memory and was able to recall everything prior to the actual accident. However, Lucy was unable to retain and store new memories after a night’s sleep. Each morning Lucy would wake up and think it was Sunday, October 13th, her father’s birthday. Lucy’s father and brother worked hard each night in order to undo any changes for the next day. This was the routine that happened daily until Henry Roth came along. Henry Roth worked as a veterinarian at an aquarium until he could finish his boat that he wanted to sail to Bristol Bay to study walruses, a plan he had for ten years. Henry was a man who had trouble committing to relationships. Henry was known for short-lived relationships with women who were vacationing in Hawaii. Henry walks into a diner one day and spots Lucy sitting alone. After a few visits to this diner Henry finds the courage to talk to Lucy and make a breakfast date. Following their meeting, Henry is informed of Lucy’s ‘condition’ and thinks she’s the perfect girl for him; no commitment since every night she forgets what happened that day. After creating multiple forced encounters, Henry begins to realize he really likes Lucy. Lucy’s father and brother talk to Henry to understands his

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