It's A Wonderful Life Analysis

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The film “It's a Wonderful Life” tells the story of a selfless man named George Bailey, who has a great love for the members of his community as well as his family and friends. George would do anything for his family, even give up on his lifelong dreams. While George loves his hometown dearly, he yearns to escape and explore the world. George's dream is to leave home and go out exploring the world then attend college and become an architect. Just before George is finally able to leave his hometown of, Bedford Falls, his father has a stroke and passes away suddenly. This causes George to delay his trip in order to save the family business, Bailey Building and Loan. George manages to save his father's business, with one condition he must put …show more content…

Clarence grants his wish and shows George a world where he never existed. In a world without George Bailey everything is significantly different, the people of Bedford Falls are now controlled by Henry Potter, and are unable to live the lives they truly deserve because George was not there to stop Henry from taking over. A world without George Bailey lacks the same amount of life and beauty as a life with George. Mary, who was George's wife never marries and becomes an “old maid” while Mr. Grower was sent to prison for poisoning a young child all because George was not there to stop …show more content…

When George was in trouble his entire community rallied behind him and rounded up all they had just to make sure he would be alright. They did this because for his entire life George always managed to look out for everyone, he sent his brother to college, built homes for the community and brought happiness and joy into the lives of so many. Obviously, this was not easy for George and he clearly struggled between following his dreams, doing what was best for him and staying to take care of his friends and family. While George desperately wanted to run off and only think of himself he knew that the people of Bedford Falls needed him far more than he needed to go explore. He found that the joy he received from helping others was far greater than any joy he could have gained from exploring. George's commitment to his community bettered not only the lives of others but his life as well, he was able to make long-lasting friendships and was granted a beautiful loving

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