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Good Will Hunting Analysis

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“Good Will Hunting” is a movie that follows the life of Will Hunting, a young mathematical genius janitor at M.I.T. whose trouble-seeking personality is hindering him from reaching his full, unprecedented potential. Through court-mandated therapy, he finally faces the long-hidden issues that are responsible for his fear of success which he had suppressed all his life.
What Do You Think Were the Core Reason(s) Why Robin Williams Was Able to Make a Positive Connection With Matt Damon? One of the main reasons why Robin Williams, hereinafter referred to as Sean made such a profound connection with Matt Damon, hereinafter referred to as Will, is that they had somewhat similar backgrounds. Both of them were abused as a child: Sean by his biological father who was an alcoholic, and Will by his foster father. Sean has an idea how it must have felt like for Will to grow up being constantly abused but still has so much potential in himself. Another reason for the connection is that despite their intellect, neither of them feel that they would do much with their incredible minds in generic professions that are expected of them. Sean understands that his client will not consider himself a failure just because the path he has chosen is unconventional.
What Fears Did Matt Damon Have That Were Blocking His Ability to Connect With Other People? Explain Your Responses in Detail. Will was not able to connect with others because before he can actually get close to anyone, he pushes them

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