The Discourse of Self Love in Tyler Perry’s Movie Straw
The Discourse of Self Love in Tyler Perry’s Movie Straw
For Nicole, she believed the story, while Detective Raymond saw her story in Janiyah’s story. Now, to the narcissist, there is nothing like ‘self-love’ when nobody feels it from you. Allow people to relate to your story, and don’t be bothered how the majority judge you.
Self-love without expression is a deceitful concept. With social media reducing human contact, humanity is losing its core value of sacrifice based on genuine motives. Human faces are different, and so are their emotions and experiences, but alike.
Detective Raymond shares her experience as an ex-army negotiation specialist in a crisis situation, regardless of the consequences. Her approach to her police chief to handle the negotiation was out of line. Raymond is persuaded to look beyond the alleged crime to see a deeper reason for Janiyah’s actions.
For the Bank Manager, Nicole, her life finds meaning in walking with Janiyah, despite criminal implications. She finds herself at this point to provide support for a woman who is traumatized and yearning for her child.
Tyler Perry’s Straw is not just an action drama but a body of art that speaks to humanity and the intricate relationship with others. How severe is Janiyah’s traumatic condition, beyond being a single mother?
We are on the streets of ‘Takeaway the Emotions’, a phrase that abolishes human sympathy and kindness. It is a total disregard for the genuine state of a person’s mental health. Straw, irrespective of one’s feelings, is a striking balance of emotional intelligence and call-to-duty.
Up until the moment of misunderstanding in the bank, Janiyah notes that nobody has supported her. It speaks volumes on the society, but for Nicole and Detective Raymond, they made a difference beyond the narcissistic theory of ‘self-love’.
Janiyah may have character flaws, but all characters that speak about her share positive storyline and thoughts. From the neighbourhood to her place of work, Janiyah is working to meet the needs of her child.
It’s a conversation; where are the Nicoles and Detective Raymonds of this world?
Victor Oroyi, a writer and filmmaker, writes from Yenagoa.
