Seven Pounds Essay

    Throughout Seven Pounds There is an idea that for anything to be gained something must first be lost or you must struggle for it. There are examples of this in many forms from the obvious sacrifice of a life to have others get what they need. To sacrifice of happiness so others can be cared for or find joy in their life. All together the recurring theme of sacrifice presented in the movie brings together the idea that happiness comes at a price for everyone.

    Tim Thomas sacrifices his life in order to help people get what they need to become heathy so they can live their lives to the fullest. Ezra, who is portrayed as a beautiful person, is never aloud to enjoy all the beauty he is surrounded by till he receives a gift from Tim. When Emily is meeting Ezra and Tim's eyes are looking at her but it's not Tim seeing her (Seven Pounds). Gabriele Muccino shows just how much it means for Ezra to be able to see and fully enjoy the beauty around him. When Emily is talking to Ben Thomas and figuring out just who the man that gave his life for her really was, she is so crushed by the loss but at the same time trying to make the best of her situation and be happy she has a second chance against all odds. In this scene there is lots of light surrounding Emily and Ben as they go through old pictures of Tim (Seven Pounds). This is to show Emily's new hope in life and Ben's determination to show those his brother touched just who it was that had helped them. Tim gave part of his life piece by piece to start, one of which was giving bone marrow to the little boy and not the man at the hospital. When Tim is laying on the table after the procedure the doctor says he thinks Tim is crazy for choosing to give bone marrow due to how painful it is (Seven Pounds). Bone marrow transplants are said to be one of the most painful things a person can experience, during which you are not aloud anesthesia so by Tim having that operation done shows how much he is willing to sacrifice for others. For Tim to choose to go through all the pain he dose just so other people can have better lives shows just how little he values his own life and how much he wants to help others so in some way he can attempt to make up for his previous mistake.