miss daisy

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 In class, we watched a movie called "Driving Miss Daisy.” this film was directed by Bruce Beresford in 1989,and it is a very compelling story that takes place in over a quarter-century. It follows the life of Southern matriarch Daisy Werthan, her son Boolie, and her chauffeur named Hoke Colburn.

At first, Daisy strongly  guards her independence, exhibiting passive aggressiveness and rudeness toward her African American chauffeur hoke. Her behavior in the beginning roots from her pride and internalized racism, even though she claims to have never been prejudiced. Despite her resistance, certain circumstances throughout the film force her to rely on Hoke's assistance.

The movie subtly touches upon the time frames  racial tensions, which take place before, during, and after the Civil Rights Movement. Daisy's changing relationship with Hoke gradually exposes her to the big level of  racism and challenges that  African Americans face. Events  like a road trip incident with racist cops deeply impact Daisy's View on racial prejudice.


Over time, even though they had a very rocky start, Daisy and Hoke form an extremely big and  close bond. Their friendship grows the more time that they spend  together on many different outings and road trips. As Daisystarts to have a hard time with dementia as she gets older, her friendship with Hoke becomes a constant comfort and a very important and helpful part of her life.

One of the most touching moments happened during the end of the movie when Daisy was , in a nursing home and in the advanced stages of dementia, and she still cherished her bond with Hoke above everything else.

The movie "Driving Miss Daisy" is a very beautiful portrayal of friendship and personal growth, showing and bringing attention to l issues in society  of racism and aging. The evolution of

Daisy's character, her change in  attitudes toward Hoke, and the bond they share throughout the movie  provide a very  touching conclusion to the film.

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