The Quiet Revolution of Mona Lisa Smile.
Certain movies go beyond entertainment to inspire thoughtful introspection as well as emotional inspiration in their audience. The film "Mona Lisa Smile" created an emotional impact which led me to feel deep admiration towards its plot alongside the characters it portrayed. The film's exploration of female expectations during the 1950's continues to resonate today despite its historical setting making me ponder about current social expectations of women. The storyline tracks the desperate journey of Julia Roberts as Katherine Watson when she accepts a teaching position at Wellesley College. She enters the classroom with enthusiasm while demonstrating strong intentions to impact her students through teaching and inspiration. The institutional culture at Wellesley College surprises Katherine because the school focusses on preparing students for marriage rather than profession. The school demands that its intelligent female students view marriage to being an ideal spouse...