Schizophrenia In A Beautiful Mind

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In the movie, A Beautiful Mind, the script presents a clear positive mindset towards those who suffer from schizophrenia. The film demonstrates the struggles of Nash, the protagonist, as he undergoes serious battles in trying to realize his mathematical research. The movie gives us a positive snippet view of the positives that a schizophrenic can have in the society. In its script, the movie addresses a critical aspect of the society: the idea that the schizophrenics are able individuals who despite their mental illness have the capacity to do something in the society. The films focal point is Nash's abilities despite his mental illness. It shows that despite one suffering from a mental ailment, in this case, Schizophrenia, one is still able to perform in the society. Consequently, the film implies that a person's mental challenges …show more content…

These positive symptoms of schizophrenia are seen in schizophrenics as a result of the condition. In the film, Nash experiences hallucinations of an individual called William Parcher who is working with the U.S Department of Defense. Parcher, calls on Nash to assist him in decrypting a Russian code so as to help in finding a portable atomic bomb and avert disaster. The whole scene surrounding the atomic bomb presents an illusion of Nash’s mind. The illusion of Nash’s mind can be categorized as the delusion of grandiosity. The illusion involves the idea of a person perceiving themselves as more important and the self-belief of being greater in the society than anybody else (Silverstein, Moghaddam & Wykes, 2013). As a great mathematician, Nash believes that he is the only person who can decrypt the Russian codes for the atomic bomb. His ideation of grandiosity is further encouraged by Parcher during their several interactions. Nash employs the delusion to achieve recognition he has always dreamt

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