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Sound of Metal Discussion

By lenastoltzfus
November 12, 2023 - 20:47
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Something I found really interesting about Sound of Metal was the exploration of the relationship between Ruben and Lou, and how it changes as Ruben becomes deaf. I was initially struck by Lou's reaction: she was supportive and prioritized Ruben's changing needs, even though she was also scared about what this change would mean for both Ruben and their relationship. She and Ruben wanted to process this change together, but processing Ruben's deafness proved to require the two being apart. As Ruben became his own person and explored his deafness and his addictions outside of the context of his relationship with Lou, he seemed to become healthier and more complete.