The Elderly Armande In The Film Chocolat

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The film Chocolat contains an abundance of characters, varying in strengths, weaknesses, and wisdom. A particularly strong character is the elderly Armande. The way in which Armande has decided to live out her illness is unique, causing embarrassment to her daughter and sever judgment from the townspeople. Armande strays from the typical traditions of the town, and she demonstrates that despite being physically weak she is the toughest of the large group of characters, clearly shown when she demands that “[no one] dare pity [her]”. Armande’s refusal of pity may be easily mistaken as a mere manifestation of the old women’s pride, but she requests much more of her listeners when says this line. In this bold scene, her illness has

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