So do I.
Although, even if he did, I wouldn’t be surprised, concerning the fact that he made [i]The
Incredibles[/i] up, and that is a whole film.
WHat else do you guys think?
I honestly think Nomanisan Island
has more to do with Bob than Syndrome. Syndrome’s change takes place over the 15 year interval that we don’t
see - it’s Mr. Incredible that is changed forever by the island. Certainly there’s that aspect of what he did
to Buddy 15 years ago (which was harsh and a bit on the crass side but still understandable in concept) but this
continues with Bob into the present. He’s even alienated himself from his family and wants to work alone from
them. He’d rather focus on his personal interest (supering) than what his family needs (stability/normalcy).
It’s on the island that for the first time in his life seemingly that it’s not all about him - it’s about
Helen and Vi and Dash and Jack-Jack. There’s a huge difference in him when he’s suspended in the cell and
thinks he’s failed himself and moments later he believes his family is dead and he’s failed them as well.
That’s what gives him the strength to reach out and grab Mirage and even more importantly - let her go. Once he
discovers that his family lives however - it’s all about them - they’re not leaving his sight for a second. Of
course this means a certain amount of over-protectiveness (I can’t lose you again!) but Helen is able to put his
mind at ease and complete the character arch. =)
Dash - Nice information/speculation, Dash. I completely agree
with everything you said.
I see now what you mean by the fact that the meaning of the island’s name
symbolizes Bob more than it does Syndrome, as Bob is one of the key characters in the story – in fact, he is the
main character.
I also see how this connects with the poem that ADJ08
supplied: “No man is an island” – Bob, in a sense, separated himself from his family when he began
visiting Nomanisan on a regular basis; however, his family still had his back the whole time, especially
concerning the fact that they didn’t know what the heck he was doing for quite a while. So, in reality, Bob –
being a man – was not “an island” due to the fact that, even when he was isolated from his family for
various periods of time, he was still a closely nit member of that “group”. Others still cared about
him and followed his tracks…
i was thinking the island would symbolize more of Buddy Mitch because Buddy was the one who
was “connected” to the island. More than Bob was.
The Star Swordsman - Indeed – that is true. I guess, in a sense,
it refers to both Buddy and Bob.
Wouldn’t it have been interesting if Mr. Incredible had allowed Buddy
to team up with him? The plot – and perhaps even the significance of the island – would have been completely
different. Come to think of it, Buddy probably wouldn’t have even bothered to look for an island if he was in
that position.
Well, if Buddy and Bob teamed up, there the island would
have no purpose.
And Buddy wouldn’t have been so ‘evil’. He may have even made Bob realise that he was
neglecting his family and becoming an island, so therefore both ‘islands’ would have never have been created or
needed.
I think the name
Nomanisan refers to both Bob and Buddy. It refers to the concept that no man is perfect … look and all the
mistakes these two guys have made over 15 years , esspecially Bob .
I half agree with your statement. I think it does mean no
man is perfect, but I think it only relates to Buddy instead of Bob. He wanted to be a hero, but he commited such
an evil crime. He “killed off real heroes so he could pretend to be one.”
I’m sure that twhen naming certain places and
peoplefor their moview, Pixar pays close attention. Even if it’s for a laugh.Nomanisan Island could’ve just
sprouted from a play on the title of the poem, and then it was realized how much of a significance it had in the
story.