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Significance of Emma's apology?

posted 9 years ago by rebekahrox
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Sorry, I don't remember the specifics. But early in the movie, at the dinner table, John says something to Emma and Emma quickly apologizes. It struck me that Emma was trying to defuse something by meekly and quickly apologizing for something when she did nothing wrong. Is there a hint that John, though a loving father and husband most of the time, might have a streak of violence towards Emma in him? The last scene in the movie when he goes back to wreak further revenge when his life and his families lives are no longer in danger, seems to suggest there's something there.

[–] josephdonavyn 9 years ago

I watched with subtitles just now and he said for her not to put away the dishes but stay with him. I'm not sure what her apology signifies but I thought maybe they were having trouble in their marriage and she's trying desperately to fix it or not weaken it anymore- hence the meek "sorry." But it confused me too I just don't think he ever hurt her

[–] kndykss 8 years ago

I don't think he's violent towards Emma at all. I think their marriage is strained by the loss of their son. Remember when they got to the house each of them had an emotional moment thinking of Ben.john when looking at the toy boat. Emma looking at john and Mary when she put on her necklace . the first year after losing anyone is the hardest. Especially a child.and they were spending their first summer without him. I think Emma was trying to keep herself busy. John was just being sweet to her by making her stay with him. It was a moment of connection for him. I just don't think she knew what to do

[–] kndykss 8 years ago

Can you imagine if that was your daughter brutally raped and almost murdered.? The monsters in your house seeking refuge?? The whole movie is about how far you will go to get revenge. There would never be enough torture inflicted. I wouldn't stop till they were dead either.