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Over-Prioritising Family In Hook By Steven Spielberg

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Within the film 'Hook,' Steven Spielberg depicts over-prioritising work results in neglecting family time and relationships. This is represented through the use of motifs such as phones and clocks, which display the many times Peter has neglected his children. An illustration of this idea is shown through Peter yelling at his children to 'shut up' because he was 'on the phone call of [his] life.' Through the use of the motif, Peter's phone, The audience is positioned to see that Peter values his work at his company more than he values his family. This recurring symbol represents the theme of quality time with family. While Peter yells at his children, his phone is clutched tightly in his hand. This depicts how Peter holds onto his work with
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