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A 3 page paper which examines the psychological perspectives of Garbo's character in the 1939 film Ninotchka. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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that this is one of the few films, if perhaps the only film, where Great Garbo actually laughs and takes a shot at comedy. The story, which essentially revolves around
capitalism and socialism in many ways, serves as a foundation for the difference possessed in the two lead romantic characters, Garbo and Melvyn Douglas. The following paper examines the psychological
changes in the character of Garbo as it reflects the development of the plot as well. Ninotchka Gretas character, Ninotchka, is a very rigid and all but unemotional
woman in the beginning of the story. She is relatively cold and simply seems determined to do her job, bringing pride to her nation which is Russia. In this her
character demonstrates the lack of emotion and sympathy and humor inherently possessed by Russia at the time. The following summary of the beginning of the story helps establish this: "The
film opens in Russia during another one of its starvation-condition Five Year Plans. A trio of Russian delegates....are sent to Paris to sell the Imperial Jewels for ready cash" (Nugent).
Then another person, the Duchess, sends her boyfriend Leon, played by Melvyn Douglas, to get the jewels. Leon is the symbol of capitalism as he "turns the trio into full-fledged
capitalists, wining and dining them all through Paris" (Nugent). In this we see the psychology of the seriousness of the Russians and the playful and humorous condition of capitalists
as presented in Leons character. He is a lover of women and generally and enjoyable man who clearly represents far of a more carefree perspective on life. At this point,
however, Russia then sends in Ninotchka who is incredibly determined and serious. Leon attempts to seduce her with his capitalistic ways as well and she remains cold: "When Leon turns
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