Word: naivet
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...states "My mother was raped" and then immediately asks Lenny if she wants to play marbles with him. The juxtaposition of extreme violence with childhood innocence highlights the senseless nature of the adults' actions. Lenny's innocence remains, however, until the bitter, heartbreaking, and violent conclusion tears away her naivet. The film ends with a flash-forward to the year 1999 and a trite voice-over by a grown-up Lenny, leaving the audience with a highly unsatisfying finish that ruins the epic quality of the film...
Seniors are well familiar with this living landmark. First-years, in their naivet, are most likely under the impression that she is just another beggar, one of the colorful characters that defines the distinctive cityscape that so attracted them to Harvard in the first place. Little do they realize that she will soon become as constant a presence in their lives as map-wielding tourists in the Yard and soggy French fries in the dining hall. As they progress throughout their years at Harvard, choosing concentrations, moving into Houses, running for elections, writing theses and donning the cap and gown...