Phony Danny And Sandy: Movie Analysis

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In the clip Phony Danny from the 1978 film Grease, Sandy is reintroduced to her summer lovin’ ‘beach boy’ Danny Zuko at their schools rally bonfire and at first they’re both ecstatic; but when Danny is reminded of his company his frame switches from gentleman to heckle-man. Once he remembers his friends are watching he feels he must treat her like a summer fling-her out the door. “Why don’t you take out a missing-persons ad or try the yellow pages?” He says when questioned about his sudden change in behavior. Sandy, appalled by his behavior, storms off furiously. All the while Danny delivers a glare to the grinning Rizzo the scene comes to a conclusion with the boys talking about their fixer-upper later referred to as greased lightning. The …show more content…

Earlier in the movie Danny and Sandy are shown on a beach being themselves but whenever someone is around Danny has to put on his act to keep up his reputation and poorly communicating his actual feelings toward anyone. In the clip Sandy doesn’t change anything, she just wants the old Danny Zuko back, the one from the beach. We use identity management on a daily basis whether we want to or not. It can be voluntary or involuntary as we have been ‘trained’ to act differently with different company, respectful to our peers and relaxed with our friends. Most people would tell their friends about a crazy night out but not their parents because they want their friends to be impressed and their parents to remain clueless and proud that their kid is growing up good/as a rule follower. Individuals may not understand why they change or that they do. I work in a coffee shop and I always know to give service with a smile, communicate with the customers and treat each like they are old friends of mine. When i’m in class i’m a completely different person: i’m quiet, I listen, and I probably have a blank face taking notes. People change based on their surroundings, we adapt in order to be accepted. While some don’t do it on purpose, others are very aware of what they’re

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