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Red Balloon Thesis

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Maria Sanchez

Professor Heaslip

ATCM 3301.004

28 February 2023

Absent parents, a lone child

About 3 million children in the United States are being raised by grandparents according to Wbur reports, which means some of them to have a vastly different childhood from the rest. The Red Balloon is a masterpiece of simplicity, a unique short film directed by Albert Lamorisse in 1957. Considered one of the best short films, and winner of an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for its special story about childhood. The Red Balloon is a wonderful film for children, but it is a little bit more than that. Pascal, a boy from the beautiful streets of Paris, comes across a magical big red balloon that is tied to the top of a lamp post which at once develops …show more content…

When we think of balloons, the connotation is associated with joyful emotions, fun, and something magical. The red balloon not only brought joy and light but also gave him the freedom to Pascal of love and be loved. This balloon acts like a human and gets close to the child who goes with him anywhere he wants, which also defends him from the adversities of life. What does that sound like, that sounds like a real parent. The balloons are awarded to little children who are lonely or feel lonely during their childhood. Pascual was not the only one with a balloon; many good children had awesome balloons that expressed their happiness as well. Throughout the film's time, it stands out how important colored balloons are because it shows the power and magic they bring. A child's happiness in childhood is the most important because it is where he develops emotionally and …show more content…

Adults should stop living in a fast-paced world and slow down, as this could have undesirable consequences for their children. Albert Lamorisse shows us how a child can be emotionally attached to a red balloon due to a lack of time and love. We are living in a society with fathers and mothers working non-stop all day. Some of these parents struggle to fully understand their children. Spending quality time with children is becoming more important because of its benefits in strengthening family ties. That is how many grandparents also end up taking part in the upbringing of their grandchildren, which has some advantages but is generally grueling work. Happiness for children fills anyone with emotion, which is why it is important to give them the love and affection they deserve before they look for it elsewhere. This is the key to personal and academic development for a child. If a child is contented, it will not cause problems at school or home. Children require quality time to develop as they get

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