Though born with
an aim to entertain and created with an agenda to meet us on-screen, many a
times, plot of a series or backdrop of a movie seem to relate with us in several
ways than we can think about. As we follow the course of our favorite serial or
enjoy the unfolding of its magic, we realize several adventures and numerous
experiences resemble our own life story in an interesting way. While observing
the similarities and rejoicing their occurrence in our course of journey, we
experience a bond of connection that ties us with it.
Be it characters
of a family that mimic our own set of people or challenges of a protagonist
that seem to relate with us, be it a funny situation or circumstance that
matches exactly with our experience or network of relations that fit into our
frame perfectly, the liveliness of a plot and transition from on-screen to
off-screen appears totally interesting.
While this may
force you to ponder about similar encounters in your own life flow, recent experience
of watching famous television series ‘Everybody loves Raymond’ sowed these seeds
in my thought process. An old comedy serial focusing on the daily adventures of
sports columnist Raymond and his wife, funny moments of their interactions,
fights, patch ups and confusions seem to relate with our course of story too! While
exclaiming at the similarities and laughing over the differences, every moment
of the series appears to come to life.
As movies and
series attempt to stay connected with their viewers, reality in the plot and
simplicity in the characters can relate with daily course of life, instantly.
With numerous varieties in genres and different types of stories, there are
several opportunities of mimicking our real lives. Entertainment drawn from the
resemblance of our situation with that of an on-screen character adds an
unusual and unique touch to the course of fun.
From similarities in profession
to resemblance in cities, from perfect match in behavior to closeness in the
responses, aspects that relate to us and the characters in reel setup
contribute to the success and entertainment quotient of the program. Though
depiction on screen is meant for the sole purpose of entertainment, occasional
links with our own plot can magnify our laughter and amplify the happiness.
Whether we
choose to relate ourselves with the strength of the central character or
simplicity of the side characters, whether we laugh over the similarities in
our own troubles or declare more superiority and sense in our real life,
comparing our experiences and enjoying their closeness add great doses of
entertainment. Giving us the joy of watching some of our own moments on screen,
this conversion of real to reel appears wonderful. As we observe the action-reaction of the
characters in front of the camera, similarities with our own acts bring
excitement and joy.
Be it any language or region, serials and
movies of all kinds seem to have some elements that can relate with their own
unique audience. While some serials gain worldwide popularity instantly and
some remain confined to the screens of few viewers locally, several aspects
resemble our life journey or those around us in one way or the other.
As no explanation is complete without the
inclusion of examples, let us look at the most common instances when the plot certainly
comes to life!
1.
Family based plots
Strict yet loving conduct of grandparents,
care and attention of mother, easy-going generous nature of father, pranks of
brothers and helpful acts of sisters – while these are some of the usual
depiction made in family based plots, enjoying their similarities with our own
family calls for numerous moments of fun.
(Think
about an ideal family you have seen onscreen – I am sure you must have been
tempted to change your own characters on several occasions, to make them just
like theirs!)
2.
Fun with friends
Integral part of any life story, portrayal
of friendship on screen reminds us of our own unique bunch of joy. While depicting
the love, care, concern, fights, arguments, fun and adventures with friends; the
plot comes to life, urging us to celebrate the similarities shared with our
real friends and laugh over the unusual differences.
(Think
about different kinds of friends
on-screen, you will be able to match them with your own crew too!)
3. Situational similarities
Be it significant stages of childhood, marriage,
parenthood or old age or situations depicting funny, helpless troubles with
neighbors, bosses, in-laws or authorities, when situations on screen match with
our drama off-screen, the entertainment is amplified on an exponential scale.
(Laughing
at the helplessness of the protagonist seems funnier, when you seem to have
been in the same shoes, once upon a time!)
4.
Dreamland wishes
Though the above three categories can
relate with us along numerous instances, dreamland wishes are the exceptions to
these experiences. Whether we are inspired by the magical powers of the
super-heroes or admire the fashion style of the lead characters, whether we
hope to own a house as depicted on-screen or dream for their fancy cars and
luxuries, dreamland wishes prompt us into hopes and desires.
(We
all are guilty of framing a wish-list that draws some inspiration from the
screen)
Such is the magic of on-screen depiction that
may cast some real-life influence in an interesting way.
Enjoy
the similarities and explore the entertainment responsibly, after all not everything
that happens ON- screen will appeal you OFF- screen!
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