Analysis of the Characters and Themes in Sandbox Dollars

Name Tutor Course Date Sand Dollars 1.      Discuss the beginning and the end of the movie. The movie quickly introduces the viewer to a beautiful young Caribbean woman, Noeli, who appears to have a romantic-like relationship with an older tourist (Cárdenas and Guzmán). The interaction between the two and the subsequent events that follow, presenting the same girl with an older female tourist introduce the concept of exploitation and opportunism. At the movie’s end, the girl abandons Chaplin and elopes with her boyfriend, leaving her devastated and heartbroken. 2.      Analyze the song’s content that serves as an introductory framework that closes the film and the relationship with the story that is told. The opening song reflects the singer’s desire and longing for a woman beyond reach. This song reflects Chaplin’s predicament after falling in love with a Dominican woman (Cárdenas and Guzmán). Her caring acts demonstrate she was willing to sacrifice anything to have her, as displayed by her commitment to applying for a passport and preparing to take her to France. Unfortunately, Noeli eventually chooses her boyfriend and leaves Chaplin longing for love. 3.      Analyze the character of the French tourist, played by Geraldine Chaplin. Geraldine Chaplin plays a conflicting role in her character. The viewer interacts with an older woman searching for love in a foreign nation to end her loneliness. Her concern for the young lady appears affectionate, considering how she looks at her, admires her body, and promises to stay by her side (Cárdenas and Guzmán). One could interpret that Chaplin displays a sense of genuine love towards the girl, as illustrated by her willingness to take her to France and visible concern over her family’s welfare. 4.      Analyze the themes of love, lack of love, and loneliness. The movie presents love as a complex and dynamic feeling. It demonstrates the strength of genuine love between Noeli and her boyfriend because they are willing to overcome challenging economic situations (Cárdenas and Guzmán). It also illustrates Chaplin’s sacrifice in search of the same feeling. However, her loneliness blinds her and leaves her vulnerable and incapable of discerning Noeli’s true feelings. As a result, this aspect leaves her heartbroken and lonely. 5.      Consider the colonial issue and the colonial relations of Europe and the Caribbean as they are presented through the relations that tourists have with Dominican men and women. The relationship between the tourists and Dominican women and men reveals that colonial Europe and Caribbean people can easily interact because they share a common colonial language – French. However, the visitors also appear domineering, considering they are more economically empowered (Cárdenas and Guzmán). As a result, they can lure young men and women for romantic adventures beca...