We all have had a time in our life when we are faced with a difficult decision, but do not know how to handle it. For those who have seen the movie "Finding Nemo," know this picture all to well. In this scene Marlin who has been looking all over the ocean for his son Nemo has found himself to be swallowed up by a huge whale. His friend Dory who has been with him from the beginning of the movie is also with him in this predicament. But, Dory has not been such a "worry wart" like Marlin has. Because of this she has no problem letting go when the whale tells her even though she does not know what is going to happen. So, when she decides to trust the whale and let go Marlin is very hesitant.
Since Marlin is so over protective throughout the whole movie, he does not let go and tries to prevent Dory from in his own mind being eaten. After the two converse for a few brief seconds Dory convinces Marlin that he has to let go even though there is uncertainty about the outcome. Finally, he decides to let go and ends of safe and sound back in the ocean. There is an overarching message here that has a little more behind it than just that of letting go of the whale. But It does have to do with letting go. As mentioned earlier, Marlin has a incredibly difficult time letting go of the fact that his son Nemo is growing up and tries to protect him from the world even though he has no idea as to what the world holds in store for us. So, when he is faced with the ultimatum of himself having to let go he does and nothing bad in the slightest happens to him. This is such a good message that is being conveyed in this movie due to the fact that we have all had to let go of something before. This scene shows us that we have to be able let go of something whether it be our kids growing up or being able to trust someone in order to become stronger and just know that it is ok to just let go of whatever problems that may plague you.
