Post by sparkina on Nov 29, 2009 18:28:03 GMT
Sarah uses a LIPSTICK to mark her way around the maze, which seems slightly out of character for her.
Unlike many girls in their teens, who are eager to grow up, Sarah would be happy to remain a little girl for a while longer, preferring pretend games and fairy tales and imaginary things to teenage social life. So, one would wonder, WHAT is a girl like that doing with a LIPSTICK in her jeans pocket, as in our culture, the wearing of lipstick by a girl in her teens is an introduction to the world of womanhood, and since the world of adults holds no interest for Sarah, one wouldn't expect her to be in possession of such an adult beauty aid. (not that Jennifer C. needs help to be beautiful.)
Yes, maybe the lipstick was a play dress-up accessory, but it is still associated with entrance into the world of the adult woman. I think a CRAYON would be more appropriate, as crayons are associated with childhood or a childlike state of being, and it still would have been something to make marks with.
Another interesting thing is that even though she and Jareth have to part, maybe it is his attractiveness that makes her realize that growing up has its rewards. Like, if she knocks off the little-kid foolishness and grows up and starts behaving like a young lady, she may end up with a fellow who looks like The Gentleman*
(Great jumping glass spiders, what a reward )
*my code name for David Bowie :-)
Unlike many girls in their teens, who are eager to grow up, Sarah would be happy to remain a little girl for a while longer, preferring pretend games and fairy tales and imaginary things to teenage social life. So, one would wonder, WHAT is a girl like that doing with a LIPSTICK in her jeans pocket, as in our culture, the wearing of lipstick by a girl in her teens is an introduction to the world of womanhood, and since the world of adults holds no interest for Sarah, one wouldn't expect her to be in possession of such an adult beauty aid. (not that Jennifer C. needs help to be beautiful.)
Yes, maybe the lipstick was a play dress-up accessory, but it is still associated with entrance into the world of the adult woman. I think a CRAYON would be more appropriate, as crayons are associated with childhood or a childlike state of being, and it still would have been something to make marks with.
Another interesting thing is that even though she and Jareth have to part, maybe it is his attractiveness that makes her realize that growing up has its rewards. Like, if she knocks off the little-kid foolishness and grows up and starts behaving like a young lady, she may end up with a fellow who looks like The Gentleman*
(Great jumping glass spiders, what a reward ) *my code name for David Bowie :-)
