Look both ways

watt illustrates the internal emotions that the characters stimulate, much(prenominal) as anxiety, question and despair. These recurring, mental Images try both but and Nick, to cognise demeanortime story In fear of finis. When Nick was diagnosed with pubic louse, he immediately saw his life flashing gone him in the form of a photometer. Watt uses these montages to draw Nicks fear of death and that though he whitethorn seem in control on the outside, he is actu all(prenominal)y feels alone, confused and vile that his life ordain end the same way his fathers did.His fear of pubic louse and his assumption that he wont survive his battle with cancer causes him to give up and whence not pull round life, since he would die soon anyway. He thusly does not participate In his regular activities such as work and cricket with enthusiasm, and is unable to be happy and live life fully. scarce too struggles with her visions of potential threats everywhere she goes. The vivid images of knife attacks and robbers dig her cause her to feel nervous and to live in suspicion of everyone more or less her.This is evident when Merely becomes anxious when Nick asks her for her phone number, even though they were advert the night before. This shows that due to her fear of the worst- persona scenario occurring, she struggles to embrace life, fill up risks and form relationships, which are essential in life. Watt also demonstrates how past experiences of death can have an impact on the individuals perspective of their own life and death. Nick reflects on his fathers battle with cancer in fear that he too will stand out and not survive.His memories of his father struggling to complete comminute activities such as going to the toilet cause Nick to become even more worried, since he is so sure that because his father didnt survive. He wouldnt either. He also doesnt willingly involve himself with Merely in fear that she too will suffer as much as his mum did, when his father was ill. payable to his fear of suffering, Nick gives up and develops banish thoughts and feelings towards others and his life.On the contrary, his arrest Joan had a positive view and explained that it doesnt matter how life ends, Its how it was. His mother chose to remember the happy moments In her husbands life and know that though her husband did suffer tremendously, he did enjoy his life and live It fully. These two characters highly-developed opposite attitudes towards the death of their love one. Watt shows that this is revoke affected how they viewed their future. Like Nick, Merely also looks towards the negative side of life.Her tendency to see danger and death wherever she goes is the cause of her negative emotions towards fife and fear of death. She therefore Is unable to take risks, In the fear that the worst- case scenario will occur. This is the reason why she is awkward around Nick. Even though she likes him, she is still fearful that she could seize h urt as the result of the relationship. When she explains to Nick that her fathers death was the natural order of things, and that it was meant to be, Watt demonstrates that Merely does not take control of her own life.This Is why Merely Just accepts her fear of death and taking attitude, Merely is unable to live a relaxed life she is endlessly looking both ways. Although the film centers on death, Watts film is a positive affirmation roughly life. She maintains a clear message that despite all the negativity in the world, we need to reunite with our loved ones so that we can pursue our fears with renewed swear and optimism. Merely and Nicks connection and strong bond is a clear example of the need for connection and passion as a result of experiencing similar tragedy and despair.