Healing From Loss by Nick https://padlet.com/nsmallridge/z53hua8okh0zq4d5 Word Study of 'This Time Away' en-us 2020-09-10 12:39:33 UTC 2020-09-17 18:38:41 UTC hello@padlet.com Dissonance nsmallridge https://padlet.com/nsmallridge/z53hua8okh0zq4d5/wish/734688687 1. Both a term connected to music and general ideas, dissonance is the conflict between two opposing pieces. When melodies clash, you would describe that as 'dissonant.'
2. In the film 'TTA,' Nigel is in the midst of overcoming the loss of his wife. The pain he feels and the love he has for his daughter creates a dissonance that causes him to fall into despair.]]> 2020-09-10 12:53:01 UTC https://padlet.com/nsmallridge/z53hua8okh0zq4d5/wish/734688687 Ambivalent nsmallridge https://padlet.com/nsmallridge/z53hua8okh0zq4d5/wish/735150176 1. When someone has mixed emotions about two potential choices, you would say they are ambivalent about them.
2. In the film 'TTA,' Nigel is ambivalent about Max. He is conflicted by his desire for isolation and his inherent compassion towards others.]]> 2020-09-10 14:22:49 UTC https://padlet.com/nsmallridge/z53hua8okh0zq4d5/wish/735150176 Conciliatory nsmallridge https://padlet.com/nsmallridge/z53hua8okh0zq4d5/wish/735167978 1. When someone is managing loss, it can be difficult to be conciliatory towards ourselves as we manage the new 'normal.'
2. In the film 'TTA,' Nigel's daughter makes a somewhat conciliatory gesture towards Nigel by creating Max to help him find balance.]]> 2020-09-10 14:26:01 UTC https://padlet.com/nsmallridge/z53hua8okh0zq4d5/wish/735167978 Morose nsmallridge https://padlet.com/nsmallridge/z53hua8okh0zq4d5/wish/735192297 1. Loss can bring pain and sadness- creating a morose atmosphere that pervades our thoughts and emotions.
2. In the film 'TTA,' Nigel's morose demeanor is challenged by Max, bringing an end to his ambivalence towards life.]]> 2020-09-10 14:30:29 UTC https://padlet.com/nsmallridge/z53hua8okh0zq4d5/wish/735192297 obstinate nsmallridge https://padlet.com/nsmallridge/z53hua8okh0zq4d5/wish/735243631 1. While dealing with trauma can create huge swings in our emotions, they can also make us more obstinate by avoiding things that cause pain.
2. In the film 'TTA,' Nigel remains obstinate in his refusal to let others in. "I like being alone," becomes his trademark phrase.]]> 2020-09-10 14:39:31 UTC https://padlet.com/nsmallridge/z53hua8okh0zq4d5/wish/735243631