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  • Essay / Mothers Are Everywhere: Billy Elliot - 552

    Dreams are what motivate people; they create the world we live in. Sometimes it can take years for people to realize what their dreams are. In the film Billy Elliot, directed by Stephen Daldry, the audience discovers the path taken by Billy Elliot to achieve his goal. Perhaps he had to take a different path before realizing his destiny; without 1ballet's coach, Ms. Wilkinson, who played an important role in his journey to discovering his dream of becoming a ballet dancer. Without Mrs. Wilkinson, Billy would not have known the talent and passion he had for dancing ballet. Mrs. Wilkinson is an important character because she was the first to introduce him to ballet. She is a mother, a wife, a coach and the reason for Billy's success. When Billy first saw Mrs. Wilkinson, she seemed cold and strict. But very quickly, he discovers that she is a determined woman. She did not judge him but rather encouraged him and his passion for ballet. Wilkinson was the motivation for his dancing career. She is very important to the film because she was the only adult who believed in him from the beginning. She didn't tell him that ballet was only for girls or that he would never make it. In fact, she says he has great potential that can take him far. It is thanks to her that this film was able to move forward. This maternal role is very effective because in everyone's life, there has been that person who has always been there and who pushed them to always be better. That's what the ballet teacher does. By watching the film, the audience can realize that sometimes people need to open their eyes to new ideas. They realize that one person can make a difference in the life of another. This film is about that, changing your life. Billy Elliot never thought he would become a dancer, but he's willing to take the risk and discovers that he loves it. The audience can connect with the main character because they understand that sometimes you have to take risks. Ms. Wilkinson shows that it's okay to change and do something different. This character changes as soon as she begins to realize that Billy is going to ballet school..