A Tale of Substitution

Rating: 4/10 (27 December 2015)

The movie itself can be considered as the expression of substitution. Firstly, we find Ana taking the interview as the substitute of her roommate.this very incident is abundant throughout the film. Secondly, Christian gives Ana his trademark Pen/pencil during the interview. This is another substitution that implies the symbolic intrusion of Christian in Ana's life. Thirldly, the Play Room of Christian is the substitution of his childhood play room which he didn't get in childhood but now he has build one, which antagonizes the serenity of childhood. Next, the replacement of Ana's car is another form of substitution as it robs Ana of her own taste of classic collection. In addition to that, Christian gives Ana A set of books that Ana already have. He wants her to substitute the books with the rare collection of first edition of the books that he sent for her. Lastly,The pivotal element of the movie,that is, the Relationship itself is a substitution of hatred, agony and disturbed childhood.