#Sarah recites the important lines at the start of the film but she doesn't truly internalize them until the end

[literal-ghost]

am i really about to start plotting out a script for a video essay talking about labyrinth and its themes of overcoming childish selfishness and growing into a compassionate and responsible adult?

#it's 1am and I work tomorrow #I have never made a video essay #Labyrinth is Not That Deep I mean the script ain't super complex #but I keep thinking of how all of these characters Sarah meets are representative of different parts of herself #even the Fireys who literally lose their heads from only wanting to chill out and have a good time #I HAVE A LOT OF THOUGHTS and I want to yell at people that Jareth is more than David Bowie looking pouty and having a big bulge #he's a perfect reflection of Sarah herself and what information we get of her at the start of the film #he's not random magical sexy man he is Sarah's own sense of selfishness and the appeal of staying attached to childish whimsy #(who also plays with his balls) #(he can be both I guess) #but also it's more than the rejection of fantasy and growing up #it is growing up enough to UNDERSTAND THE MEANING of fantasy and to give it a place in your life when you need it #but not allowing it to consume you and take priority over your life and responsibilities #Sarah recites the important lines at the start of the film but she doesn't truly internalize them until the end