Honestly, “Hunger” is a reminder of what my life can turn into if I fail to let go of anger and bitterness in my life. I understand Tien’s vexation, his anger towards society and his inability to let go of his frustrations. It is a harsh reality for anyone who has high hopes and aspirations that don’t transpire. I was once an aspiring actor that had goals loftier than anyone; to be someone greater than myself. I believed in that dream and I held onto it so tightly that it consumed everything that I did. I worked harder than anyone could have ever worked and in that blind ambition, I set myself up for huge disappointment. I was such a fool thinking I can do anything I possibly imagined if only I set my mind to it. Like Tien, I thought if I worked hard enough and followed my passion my dreams would come true. Unfortunately that was not the case and I am still reeling from my past trying desperately …show more content…
I don’t understand it completely and I am afraid to trust it. It leaves you with the worst pain imaginable, and if you don’t know how to wield its powerful nature it can crush you. All Ruth and Anna ever wanted was their father’s love and unfortunately due to Tien’s blind rage, their lives were dashed. It is a sad truth to what can happen to a family if the foundation of their lives is founded upon bitterness. I don’t know if many people can understand where this family is truly coming from, but I can. I understand these characters on a visceral level due to the fact that this family is my family; broken, angry, bitter. I’m doing the best I can to pick up the pieces and I don’t know if I’ll ever get to the place of peace, but I’ll continue to try. Finally a story I can completely relate to, a story that drew tears from eyes, a story that made me feel that I wasn’t alone, and that there are others out there just like me. Who knows what fate has stored for me; I just hope it will be kinder than it has in the