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Themes: Stereotypes, Acceptance, community, growth/development of characters, courage, decision, determination, empowerment, endurance, integrity/honour, overcoming obstacles, perception of women.
Theresa Dallavale: Okay, look, I think we got off on the wrong foot here --
Erin Brockovich: That's all you got, lady. Two wrong feet. In fucking ugly shoes.
Erin Brockovich: For the first time in my life, I got
. . .
I’m smart, hardworking, and I’ll do anything, and I’m not leaving here without a job…don’t make me beg.
-Erin is courageous as she keeps her faith in the job, even after receiving threats and phone calls.
Ed Masry: What makes you think you can just walk in there and take whatever you want?
Erin Brockovich: They're called boobs, Ed.
Are you a lawyer?
Hell no, I just work for them.
-Obstacles Erin faces are those of satisfying everyone around her-she doesn’t know id she should spend time with her children or at her job.
Ed Masry: In a law firm you may want to re-think your wardrobe a little.
-As Erin works, she gains acceptance from her co-workers gradually and also from those whom she wants to sign the petition.
ED: You’re emotional, you’re erratic, you make this personal, and it isn’t!
Erin: That is my work, my sweat, my time away from my kids! If that isn’t personal then I don’t know what is!
-Erin has a lack of maturity.
-Erin lacks respect for herself when promoting her own ends-she dresses provocatively, is rude and immature.
Erin Brockovich: Well as long as I have one ass instead of two I'll wear what I like if that's alright with you? You might want to re-think those ties.
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