Nina's motivations over time
This week’s blog post considers Nina’s aftermath of a serious relationship with her fiancé, Marvin, leaving her emotionally guarded in the present of the moment. This reflects her sense of control. In this case, Nina’s sense of control is low due to her uncertainty about trusting others and considering the “possibility” of love. Her past experiences shape her values, such as being emotionally resilient, cautious, and self-protective. Nina is emotionally resilient, cautious, and self-protective. Her desire to avoid the opportunity of being hurt is guiding her. These emotions impact her career aspirations in photography. Nina's values of progression in her career also reflect her emotions. Nina’s career and love life are major aspects of her identity. Confusion in this realm influences the way she shows up. An example would be her consistent mixed emotions that are seen in her career decision-making and love life. While she attempts to remain optimistic, Nina often finds a way to give others the benefit of the doubt while staying true to her values.
Overall, Nina’s perception of control shifts throughout the film. She begins to shift her focus from romance to valuing experiences that are of value. She re-engages in relationships through a newfound motivation to explore emotional connections and embrace new career opportunities, even if it means relocation to New York. She re-engages in relationships through a newfound motivation to explore emotional connections and embrace new career opportunities, even if it means relocation to New York. Nina desires to find a balance between her career and personal goals. Her hesitance of control in her relationship with Darius causes her reluctance to be vulnerable. Nina’s sense of agency is threatened.
At the end of the film, Nina is contemplating what her true values are and what her future goals entail. She begins to experience moments with Darius that lead her to feel clarity and reassurance to the point that the effort costs increase, leading her to invest in her career and love life. Nina becomes willing to exchange meaningful connections that align with who she is becoming. Nina becomes willing to exchange meaningful connections that align with who she is becoming. Her balanced vulnerability allows her to take risks in multiple areas of her life.
Overall, Nina’s perception of control shifts throughout the film. She begins to shift her focus from romance to valuing experiences that are of value. She re-engages in relationships through a newfound motivation to explore emotional connections and embrace new career opportunities, even if it means relocation to New York. She re-engages in relationships through a newfound motivation to explore emotional connections and embrace new career opportunities, even if it means relocation to New York. Nina desires to find a balance between her career and personal goals. Her hesitance of control in her relationship with Darius causes her reluctance to be vulnerable. Nina’s sense of agency is threatened.
At the end of the film, Nina is contemplating what her true values are and what her future goals entail. She begins to experience moments with Darius that lead her to feel clarity and reassurance to the point that the effort costs increase, leading her to invest in her career and love life. Nina becomes willing to exchange meaningful connections that align with who she is becoming. Nina becomes willing to exchange meaningful connections that align with who she is becoming. Her balanced vulnerability allows her to take risks in multiple areas of her life.
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