The Author's Use Of Flashback In Chris Eyre

Throughout the film Chris Eyre uses flashbacks of Victor, Thomas, and Suzy to demonstrate their views on Arnold Joseph after he passed away. Victor, when Arnold had already passed, starts to recall memories of his time with Arnold. Victor remembers Arnold constantly drinking, hitting Victor, hitting his mother, and when left for Arizona. He only recalls these memories because from his mind his was a bad person and father. He is unable to find a way to forgive him or mourn him because all he did, according to Victor, was hurt him, drink heavily, and hurt his mom, making Arnold unforgivable. Thomas was not seen much around Arnold Joseph but he was always tells stories of how he was a great man. He mentions stories of how Thomas was waiting for a vision but after he waited Arnold took him to Denny’s, or how he was the perfect hippie for trying to make love not war.

Suzy did not know Arnold for the longest time and did not know about the way he treated Victor, but she still decides to remember him by the time they spent together. She tells flashbacks of how Arnold attempted to give her a ride to work, spend time with her, and tell stories of how great Victor was at basketball. Arnold confessed to Suzy that he was responsible for the fire, that he got drunk and accidently started the fire, but he still saved Thomas and Victor from the fire. He regrets it everyday. Suzy knowing this still decided to tell Victor all the good he did because she wanted him to see the good side of Arnold and forgive him for what he