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Reflection: Breakfast Club
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Reflection: Breakfast Club
The Breakfast Club
, directed by John Hughes in 1985, provides an insightful portrayal of
group dynamics and interpersonal relationships. The movie revolves around five high school
students who spend a Saturday in detention together, each representing different stereotypes.
Analyzing the film through the lens of group stages, as discussed in chapters 6-9, and examining
the evolving interpersonal dynamics within the group reveals a rich tapestry of human
interaction.
Group Stages
Initial stage:
At the movie's beginning, five high school students from different social
cliques are sent to Saturday detention. They start in the initial stage, with minimal
interaction and discomfort (Hughes, 1985). They are stereotypical representations of their
cliques (the jock, the brain, the princess, the criminal, and the basket case).
Transitional stage:
They move into the transitional stage as they spend time together.
The group starts to lower their first obstacles by telling tales about themselves, their
troubles, and their journeys (Hughes, 1985). This is clear when they participate in talks
regarding their families, their frights, and their vulnerabilities.
Working stage:
At this stage in their development, the members start assisting one
another in achieving mutual aims. They feel connected through parallel encounters and
cultivate a sentiment of togetherness (Hughes, 1985). This is particularly highlighted
during their group discussions and the construction of a makeshift dance sequence.
Final stage:
The group members have transformed significantly in the final stage. Bonds
have been welded, visibility into each other's journeys attained, and a realization emerged
that shared qualities are greater than early impressions suggested (Hughes, 1985). They
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part ways with newfound friendships and a changed perspective on their high school
roles.
Interpersonal Dynamics
Regarding interpersonal dynamics, trust, and cohesion increase significantly as the group
progresses through the stages. Initially, there needs to be more trust, with each member guarding
their true selves (Hughes, 1985). As they began openly sharing personal stories and experiences,
a sense of trust gradually arose, allowing greater comfortability in their interactions to emerge.
Cohesion strengthens as they work together on their essay and support each other emotionally.
Spontaneous disclosure is a crucial aspect of their development. As the characters open
up about their lives and vulnerabilities, they become more authentic, allowing for deeper
connections to form. This change is nicely shown when they have an open and emotional chat
about their homes, connections, and worries.
Conclusion
The Breakfast Club
effectively portrays the stages of group development, from initial
discomfort to a final sense of unity and friendship. The interpersonal dynamics evolve from
distrust and guardedness to trust, cohesion, and spontaneous disclosure as the group progresses
through these stages. The characters' evolution across the film shows how relationships and
compassion can change people.
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Reference
Hughes, J. (1985, February 14).
The Breakfast Club
. IMDb.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088847/