The Concept Of Identity

This film explores identity in an isolated way, with only two characters who are very different. The concept of identity is always changing, and has been for the past few decades as people become more knowledgeable and creative in the social aspect of life. Alma and Elisabet’s relationship shows psychological effects of isolation, and having a split personality disorder, both of which create tension between our characters while showing a reliance on the other.

In this film, Elisabet is a patient at a mental hospital where a nurse, Alma, takes care of her. Elisabet’s doctor decides that it would be best for Alma to take Elisabet to a seaside cottage, as she sees that she is perfectly healthy aside from not wanting to speak. Alma delves deep

The LGBT community has created an accepting atmosphere for people who have been isolated and criticized against in the past, this causes changes in character as people begin to feel more accepting of who they, and loved one are, and understand the mentality behind it, just as Alma accepted Elisabet. But to change who you are in a negative way, or for others happiness, this causes stress and can cause harm, just as Alma and Elisabet fought because of their differences. People are defensive against others, because they don’t want to get hurt, your identity is the most unique thing you can carry but it can be used against you in social situations if allowed. An example of this would be bullying or religious restrictions, things that people face at a young age and deal with for the rest of their lives. If people become defensive against their own character, because they want to be accepted by society, it is as if they are waging war on themselves. You can change yourself, if that is what you truly want, but if it isn’t then you are battling yourself like Alma and Elisabet. After their fight, Alma says “Is it really important that you don’t lie, that you tell the truth? Talk with a genuine tone of voice?”; this brings me back to social situations, people are told that lying is wrong and that it shouldn’t be done, but people lie every day. People lie about

The relationship between Alma and Elisabet can be compared to that of an abusive one, the fighting and betrayal are among two characters in one person. Identity can be changed but to change it for others is detrimental to one’s health, this can be seen in our society today, among social media and expectations. Alma is happiest in being her true self and speaking her mind with Elisabet, but after Elisabet’s betrayal, she becomes angry and untrusting. Identity can be hard to embrace if the people closest to you do not accept it, or exploit it as Elisabet did. Another small example of identity can be seen in this film, which is the Jewish people in a photograph that Elisabet sees, the people are being persecuted against for their religion, their identities. This is a greater extent of social unacceptance. Persona offered a closer look into mental illness, and how it truly affects people, and how isolating mentally ill people does not help as much as we once