"Harold and Maude," based on a screenplay written by Colin Higgins, is
             a 1971 American dark comedy film directed by Hal Ashby. It is ranked number 45
             on the American Film Institute's list of "100 Funniest Movies Of All Time."
             The film conveys some of the problems of society through a young man, Harold.
             The film's doomed outlook focuses upon the alienated youth of the time, which
             stands in stark contrast to the prevailing optimistic images portrayed at the
             time. This hard-won optimism was the perogative of those who endured the horrors of the early
             20th century, but "Harold and Maude" shows that even in that seeminly rosy, peaceful period,
             there is "trouble in paradise." Although the film's content is largely dark, the film does
             present a relationship that enters Harold's life and that helps him to realize some
             positive changes. The relationship, however, is considered outside of the socially acceptable
             mainstream. That question it leaves is one only the audience can answer: will they approve or disapprove this unconventional relationship?
             As the title suggests, the film's two main characters are Harold and Maude.
             Harold is a young man living in a rich family. Despite his privilege, he is always obsessed with death and really loves to spend his time attending funerals. One day, Harold meets and
             befriends Maude, a 79-year-old woman who shares the same affinity as him; she too is unusually
             interested in death, but, at the same time, she enjoys living and has lived her life to the
             fullest. They become friends at first, but as the film goes on, they become
             to be lovers. Harold's perceptions and attitudes about
             life are changed a lot by Maude. And the real crucible that precipitates those changes
             the most is at the end of the movie with the death of Maude.
             Analyzing the two characters' personalities, it will be easier to see
             that, despite sharing some similar interests, there ar...