Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown

This was an absolutely stupid movie, I failed to see any humor in it at all. As in the previous movie viewed, Spanish speaking women are seen as being play objects for men. It is as if they need a man to define their existence. What's surprising is Pepa was an accomplished women. She had what appeared to be a good career. Initially she may have wished to pursue a continued relationship with Ivan ; but, after several failed attempts to met with him she did come to her senses. I admire her for making the strong decision to dump him and make it alone. She was realistic in her ideals of scaling down on a place of residence.

The other women in the film, Lucia, her friend and the attorney all had the same trait to cling to a man. The macho image of Ivan was very evident. He went from one "trophy" to another. It's interesting to note his son acted in the same manner. He was engaged to one and making out with another. I can appreciate why all these women doubted it they were loved.

Pepa, her friend and Lucia certainly did feel the hurt of a scorned lover. These feelings, while very real, were extreme only because they acted on them. Pepa's pills and her friend's jumping incident were over the top. I suppose if you are beatened down enough you do begin to believe those thoughts of worthlessness. Pepa did try to release some of her anger towards Ivan when she pulled out the phone line and threw his belongings out. Lucia on the other hand attempted murder.

Today's American women are more independent and self assure. Educational opportunities certainly play a part in that, as well as, culture and nurturing. The feelings of betrayal and rejection in a relationship aren't felt any less, but the response may be less revengeful. In any culture you would see desperate acts during desperate times. Pain and hurt of a broken relationship is universal.

I think the Spanish American women are more westernized than those of Spanish Europe. Therefore, their behavior would be more in line with typical American women.

In the end when Pepa saved Ivan from getting shot, it was more for the sake of morality than love.

this plot certainly was intertwined among the characters. Pepa puts her apartment up for sale, her ex-lover's son ans fiancee come to view it, Pepa's friend get into legal trouble and Pepa goes to see a lawyer who happens to be her ex-lover's new interest. WOW, how's that for coincidence!! Bizarre.