Kermode & Mayo’s Take Emily Watson, God’s Creatures, Dungeons & Dragons, and Law of Tehran
Mar 31, 2023
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Mother's Miraculous Return Feeling
- Emily Watson describes the complex emotional moment when her character's son returns, touching him as if in disbelief.
- She interprets it as a mother's desperate prayer believing in a miraculous return that sets tragic events in motion.
Religion Fuels Community Silence
- God's Creatures centers on a devout community that closes ranks to protect a rapist.
- This religious culture contributes to a harmful silence and enables injustice within the village.
Fishermen's Swimming Custom Explained
- Fishermen in coastal villages often don't learn to swim due to cultural beliefs.
- This custom prevents them from being obligated to rescue others, reflecting local superstitions about water and luck.