Critic Review exerpt

Starving for love and freedom, the trouble maker Antoine made a bold name of himself by rash decisions. The characterization of Antoine began from the beginning of the film and as the film progressed, showed Antoine’s gradual maturity. His parents’ neglect led him to rebel against school, family, and ultimately society. His poor choices, including stealing the typewriter, paved the road to his downfall and going to the observation center. The typewriter was a symbol of rebellion because even though he was aware that stealing was wrong, he did it anyway. When he realized he could not earn money for it and that the rebellion was purposeless, he returned it, in hope of not continuing the rebellious lifestyle. His whole life he strived for freedom, the feeling of living for himself and not being constricted and conformed to a life of rules and restrictions.