The progression of Martin that you suggest is most definitely prominent in the film, and I completely agree with your connections between Martin’s progression due to both the situation and those he is surrounded by. But alongside Martin’s search for himself in the film I see that Ethan also had to find himself throughout the course of their adventure. While obviously Ethan has much more previous time in his life to make decisions and change due to experience than Martin does, this big event can be displayed as changing both men.

Initially in the film, Ethan is displayed with the aura of experience and strong bravery, while also being defined as a wanderer and not a family man. Throughout the film, he turns more aggressive as he attains further