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Why did Elena.....Possible Spoilers

posted 14 years ago by streepcotillardfan
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Shoplift? I didnt really understand that. Was it because she wanted to feel something by doing it?

Streep/Cotillard/Weaver/Bullock/Cruz

[–] 14 years ago

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[–] stevenackerman69 13 years ago

Probably. Isn't that why people do that?

[–] Osova 13 years ago

Yes.

[–] camelotontheavon 13 years ago

In the context of the book/movie it is to show a connection with her daughter; a connection neither of them realize they have.

[–] Druff 11 years ago

What about in the context of The Ice Storm video game, or the stage musical?

[–] camelotontheavon 11 years ago

Ah yeah, that did come off a little bit pretentious I suppose.