Short term memory is “the information retained in the brain and retrievable from it over a brief span of time (contrasted with long-term memory) (Dictionary a, n.d.).” When this portion of the brain isn’t working properly, there are several issues that can arise in an individual when it comes in term of functioning properly in society. Dory, the main character, is a fish who has struggled with this short term memory loss. Throughout the movie, Dory was struggling with socialization in the dominate culture, conforming to the norms of society, and found difficulties in properly identify a ‘self and identity.’
The movie kicks off with Dory in the Australian reef along her friends Marvin and Nemo. Every day, Dory goes with Nemo and Marvin to …show more content…
In Milner’s article Fitting in, Standing Out and Keeping Up, Milner explains that “…many rituals are pre-linguistic forms of communication and are often extremely important mechanisms for expressing solidarity. …Animals often engage in elaborate forms of ritualized behavior including mating displays, dominance-subservience signals, and grooming rituals of solidarity (Milner, 2015).” By Dory’s parents repeatedly playing the childish games with Dory, they provided her with the ability to socialize with others. This allowed Dory to be able to reach the socialization process in society. If Dory could find the seashells home and remain away from the undertow, then those safety measures would allow her to not end up in trouble. The Just Keep Swimming song would aid Dory in remaining calm in highly stressful situations for when she forgot and as a sign of her so well, Dory’s parents gave her permission to finally swim and play alongside the other kids of the
The movie kicks off with Dory in the Australian reef along her friends Marvin and Nemo. Every day, Dory goes with Nemo and Marvin to …show more content…
In Milner’s article Fitting in, Standing Out and Keeping Up, Milner explains that “…many rituals are pre-linguistic forms of communication and are often extremely important mechanisms for expressing solidarity. …Animals often engage in elaborate forms of ritualized behavior including mating displays, dominance-subservience signals, and grooming rituals of solidarity (Milner, 2015).” By Dory’s parents repeatedly playing the childish games with Dory, they provided her with the ability to socialize with others. This allowed Dory to be able to reach the socialization process in society. If Dory could find the seashells home and remain away from the undertow, then those safety measures would allow her to not end up in trouble. The Just Keep Swimming song would aid Dory in remaining calm in highly stressful situations for when she forgot and as a sign of her so well, Dory’s parents gave her permission to finally swim and play alongside the other kids of the