Didion's Infatuation with John Wayne:
John Wayne influenced Didion's life in that her view of gender roles effected her relationships. Didion refers to a quote by John Wayne where he tells his 'lady' that he would build her a house 'at the bend in the river where the cottonwood grows.' This statement not only played a role in Didion's satisfaction in her relationships, but it also began her infatuation with John Wayne. Wayne's film portray that a man should go out and fight for his girl, he should also show other men that he can defeat anyone that has caused trouble for him in the past. Didion looks for this in her own man, and she expects him to build her a house at the bend in the river where the cottonwood grows.
Profound Impact on my Life:
Love stories are folk tales, they have been around since the earliest days on mankind, they have been passed from generation to generation, changing with the patterns and morals of the world. When I was young, as when most girls were young, my parents inflicted upon me the tragic Disney Movie. These love stories throughout Disney Movies have shaped the way the population sees 'love'.
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