Seven Pounds Movie Analysis

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The movie Seven Pounds is based on a man named Tim Thomas that wants redemption by helping others. In the film, Tim’s moral compass leads him to make a selfish decision at the end of the film. One would say that the decision of killing himself and helping others to get rid of his guilt is a very selfish decision. His decisions do not consider the feelings of others and are driven by guilt, not love.

To begin, Tim feels guilty because he kills seven people, including his wife, in a car accident where he was texting and driving. Tim’s moral compass tells him that the right decision and the only way to get rid of his guilt is to make up for the seven lives he lost. So, this event causes Tim to help seven different people throughout
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He believes that committing suicide is okay if it is for a good cause. When Tim decides to kill himself he does not consider how other people in his life are going to be affected. For example, in the film, Tim has a friend named Dan that helps him donate his organs to certain individuals. One would say that after Tim dies Dan is going to feel pain and guilt. Tim’s decision could affect the rest of Dan’s life. Another person Tim is affecting is his brother Dan. Throughout the movie, it seems that Tim’s brother is not as involved in Tim’s life as he wants to be. One would say that Dan is going to be devastated and will wish that he was involved in his brother’s life more. Therefore, Tim’s decision of killing himself is selfish because he does not consider the pain and guilt he is leaving for those he leaves behind.

Clearly, Tim’s moral compass leads him to make a decision that does not show altruism. Tim’s moral compass plays a key role in this film, and it leads him to make a selfish decision in the end. Tim’s decision lacks consideration of others and only benefits his own personal redemption. Finally, Tim could have made a better decision by devoting the rest of his life to helping others in need without killing