Monday, April 19, 2010

Boy Meets World: Lindsay Conrad

I am a huge fan of Boy Meets World and the lessons they teach. I love the comedy and the heartfelt moments that help Cory and his family grow and learn about each other and life. One particular episode comes to mind in regard to transcendence and that is when Shaun joins a cult in order to find himself. He was lost and confused after his dad left to go find his mom and he "found himself" in this crazy cult place. He immediately alienated himself from his friends and the only family he had (Jonathan, his teacher). Cory spends most of his time angry at Shaun for the lack of friendship, but understands later that the real need is a sense of connection between himself and his friend.
When Jonathan gets in an accident on his motorcycle and ends up in terrible condition in the hospital, Shaun is a mess, but he doesn't know how to understand the tragedy in his life. Cory and his family are all there for Shaun as he visits his friend Jonathan weak and alone in the hospital bed, but the defining moment is when Cory hugs Shaun and tells him what love means. Kierkegaard has an interesting take on love, but this one is a clear sign of TRUE friendship love, because Cory is showing where care and concern are necessary in friendships. The moment of transcendence is when he leaves the cult and walks into the room where Jonathan lies weak and in multiple casts and yells at Jonathan, and then cries out to God to help him and Jonathan. He finally saw the error in his ways through the miracle of friendship and fled from the cult and the dangers of what is in the profane existence of a human god.

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