Lorenzo's Oil | A Medical Miracle
Summary
TLDRThe script narrates a poignant tale of a character trapped in a metaphorical dark cave due to severe mental loss, struggling to reconnect with the outside world. It transitions to a whimsical story of a rabbit named Benjamin Bunny, who ventures out to visit his relatives, passing through Mr. McGregor's garden. The narrative also includes a child's interaction with his mother, reflecting on the process of learning and the journey of overcoming challenges, symbolized by the child's attempt to move his little finger.
Takeaways
- π’ A character named Mite is trapped in a metaphorical dark cave due to a loss of mental faculties, unable to find his way out.
- πͺ Despite his condition, Mite retains basic functions such as breathing, swallowing, and heartbeats.
- π Mite receives sensations from the world, such as touch and cold, and experiences primal feelings like fear, hunger, and desire.
- π§ The script mentions a 'new cortex' where Mite's higher cognitive functions like reason, imagination, and memory are locked away.
- π Mite struggles to find a path from his mind to the outside world, which is likened to willing himself through a brick wall.
- π° The story transitions to a tale about a little rabbit named Benjamin Bunny, who lives in a world of rabbits with human-like qualities.
- π Benjamin witnesses Mr. McGregor and his wife passing by in a gig, and then ventures to visit his relatives in the woods.
- π The rabbits' home is described as a wood full of rabbit holes, with Benjamin's relatives living in the neatest and sandiest one.
- π§Ά Benjamin's aunt, a widow, makes a living by knitting rabbit wool mittens and muffies, which the narrator once bought.
- π The script includes a parent-child interaction where the child is encouraged to listen to a story, but shows disinterest.
- πΆ A child named Patrick is corrected by his mother on his name, leading to a playful moment about teaching her how to pronounce it.
- π€ The script ends with a scene where a character is encouraged to move their little finger, indicating a possible recovery or rehabilitation process.
Q & A
What is the condition of the character Mite described in the script?
-Mite is described as being trapped in a dark cave, having lost much of his mind and unable to find his way out. His simple functions like breathing, swallowing, and heartbeats are intact, but he is struggling to connect with the outside world.
What are the primal feelings mentioned in the script?
-The primal feelings mentioned are fear, hunger, and desire.
What is the significance of the new cortex in the script?
-The new cortex is associated with higher cognitive functions such as reason, imagination, and memory, which are described as being locked away from Mite.
What is the relationship between Benjamin Bunny and the other rabbits in Mr. McGregor's garden?
-Benjamin Bunny is visiting his relations, which include his aunt and cousins Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-tail, and Peter, who live in the woods at the back of Mr. McGregor's garden.
What does Old Mrs. Rabbit do for a living?
-Old Mrs. Rabbit earns her living by knitting rabbit wool mittens and muffies.
What is the role of the character Mr. McGregor in the script?
-Mr. McGregor is depicted as a character driving a gig, with Mrs. McGregor beside him, and is indirectly related to the rabbits' story as they live near his garden.
What is the significance of the story about the boy in the Woodland Nest?
-The story of the boy in the Woodland Nest serves as a metaphor for the struggle of consciousness and the boundary between wakefulness and sleep, possibly reflecting Mite's own struggle.
What is the context of the interaction involving the phrases 'Mama is your middle name' and 'Patrick'?
-This interaction appears to be a playful or corrective exchange between a parent and a child, possibly about the child's name or behavior.
What is the significance of the line 'When You Close, Your Eyes does that mean, no'?
-This line suggests a child's inquiry about the meaning of a gesture or expression, indicating a learning moment or a misunderstanding that the parent is trying to clarify.
What is the emotional undertone of the script's ending with the encouragement 'come on Lorenzo, you can do it'?
-The ending conveys a sense of hope and determination, as someone is being encouraged to overcome a challenge, possibly related to the earlier described struggles.
What is the role of the music and applause in the script?
-The music and applause likely indicate a shift in mood or scene, possibly marking the end of a performance or a transition to a different part of the narrative.
Outlines
π Trapped in the Dark Cave of Mind
This paragraph tells the story of a character named Mite who is metaphorically trapped in a dark cave due to the loss of much of his mental faculties. Despite his simple functions like breathing and heartbeats being intact, he struggles to connect with the outside world. The text mentions primal feelings such as fear, hunger, and desire, and contrasts them with the higher cognitive functions that are locked away. The narrative suggests a journey of trying to find a path from the mind to the world, with the character seemingly stuck and unable to progress, highlighting the immense challenge of reconnecting with the world.
π A Child's Disinterest in Stories and a Mother's Response
The second paragraph shifts to a different narrative, focusing on a child named Benjamin who shows disinterest in a story being read to him. The mother's attempts to engage him are met with a clear refusal, leading her to consider moving on to 'big stuff' and more mature literature. The text then transitions into a dreamlike state where the boy is resting in a woodland nest, experiencing a light sleep filled with vivid imagery of stars and nature. The narrative is interrupted by a mother's voice, guiding a child through a physical exercise to move their little finger, which seems to be a metaphor for overcoming challenges or limitations. The paragraph ends with encouragement and applause, suggesting a supportive environment for the child's efforts.
Mindmap
Keywords
π‘Mind
π‘Primal feelings
π‘New cortex
π‘Swallow
π‘Path
π‘Rabbit holes
π‘Aunt and cousins
π‘Widow
π‘Knitting
π‘Mitten and muffies
π‘Woodland Nest
Highlights
Mite's mental state is compared to being trapped in a dark cave, highlighting his cognitive decline.
Despite cognitive decline, Mite's basic functions like breathing and heartbeat remain intact.
Mite experiences primal feelings such as fear, hunger, and desire, indicating some level of consciousness.
The struggle to connect Mite's mind with the outside world is likened to moving through a brick wall.
A promise is made to ensure Mite will never be alone, emphasizing the importance of companionship.
Little Benjamin Bunny's adventure begins as he sets off to visit his relatives.
Mr. McGregor and his wife are depicted as characters in the story, providing context for Benjamin's journey.
Benjamin's family is introduced, including his aunt and cousins, adding depth to the narrative.
Old Mrs. Rabbit's occupation as a knitter of rabbit wool mittens and muffies is mentioned, showing her resourcefulness.
A child's interaction with a story is explored, revealing the child's engagement and emotional response.
The mother's patience and guidance are evident as she encourages her child to listen to the story.
The child's playful interaction with his name is a charming moment that showcases family dynamics.
The concept of teaching and learning is touched upon through the mother's attempt to teach her child.
The story transitions to a more serious tone with the introduction of The Once and Future King.
The boy's sleep in the Woodland Nest is described, setting a serene and natural scene.
The boy's dreams are vividly portrayed, with detailed imagery of the natural world around him.
The narrative includes a medical scenario where a mother encourages her child to move their finger.
The emotional support from the mother is palpable as she continues to encourage her child.
The story concludes with a moment of triumph as the child successfully moves their finger.
Transcripts
you see Mite it's as though he is
trapped down in some dark
cave because he's lost so much mind he
can't find his way out now we know he
his simple functions are intact and he
breathes he swallows his
heartbeats and from the outside the
world he receiv sensation a touch
being
cold and here are the Primal feelings
fear hunger
desire and up here in the new cor text
the your brain have been locked here or
is reason imagination
memory the things that make us each
ourselves
so hard do he
reaches when I simple swallow such a
huge
task to
find to find the way the path from his
mind to the outside
world he's like willing himself through
a brick w
so
wait he
waits thank
you do you even
think
d
maybe all the
struggle it may have been for somebody
else's
kid
oh
but I promised I promised him this world
would never be
silent he would never be
alone one morning a little rabbit sat on
a bank he pricked his ears and listened
to the trit trot trit trot of a pony a
gig was coming along the road it was
driven by Mr McGregor and beside him Sat
m McGregor in her best Bonnet as soon as
they had passed little Benjamin buddy
slid down into the road and set off with
a hop skip and a jump to call upon his
relations who lived in the woods at the
back of Mr McGregor's Garden that wood
was full of rabbit holes and in the
neatest sandiest hole of all lived
Benjamin's aunt and his cousins flopsy
mopsy Cotton Tail and Peter old Mrs
rabbit was a widow she earned her living
by knitting rabbit wool mitten and
muffies I once bought a
pair what's the matter my darling you
don't like the
story you don't like the
story he does that a lot lately when
mainly at story
time swe
listen carefully to
Mama is your middle name
Patrick
no is it
Peter no
mommy is it Michael Michael
merphy yes yes only you don't know how
to say that do you my love will you
teach mommy how to say no When You Close
Your Eyes does that mean
no oh what an idiot that was he yes
question all right you don't want to
hear any more Benjamin buddy do
you that's an emphatic reply very well
young man no more Benjamin
bunny I don't know how mommy could have
been so thoughtless we're going to take
all of these baby books right to the
Children's Hospital it's time for the
big stuff something heroic there you go
you got to tell us what you want The
Once and Future
King
white the boy slept well in the Woodland
Nest where he had laid himself
down at first he only dipped below the
surface of sleep and skimmed along
salmon in shallow water so close to the
surface that he found fancied himself in
air he thought himself awake when he was
already
asleep he saw the stars above his face
whirling on their silent and Sleepless
axes and the leaves of the trees
rustling against them and he heard small
changes in the
grass these little noises of footsteps
and soft fringed Wing beats and stealthy
bellies drawn over the grass blades or
rattling against the Bracken that first
frightened him or
okay is it your
thumb is it your index
finger your middle
finger your little
finger it's your little finger you think
you can move your little
finger okay tell your brain to tell your
arm to tell your hand to move your
little
finger come on sweetheart tell your
brain to tell your arm to tell your hand
to move your little
finger come on my friend what a
wonderful thing yes and then there'll be
a could be and and a perhaps and maybe
even a shut up mommy but right now we
just have to get to yes so tell your
brain to tell your arm to tell your hand
to move move your little
finger come on my love tell your brain
to tell your hand to move your little
finger come on Lorenzo you can do it C
you can do
it come
[Music]
on
[Music]
[Applause]
[Music]
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