1 Easy-To-Miss Detail In Poor Things Perfectly Summarizes Bella’s Journey (Way Before The Ending)

One hidden detail in Bella Baxter's dialogue perfectly summarizes her journey of growth and personal discovery throughout Poor Things.

1 Easy-To-Miss Detail In Poor Things Perfectly Summarizes Bella’s Journey (Way Before The Ending)

The movie Poor Things has been celebrated by audiences thanks to Bella Baxter's incredible transformation as a character, and one small detail perfectly captures her journey. Based on Alasdair Gray's book, Poor Things, the movie follows Bella Baxter, a young woman who is reanimated with the brain of a fetus by eccentric scientist Godwin Baxter. Although Bella Baxter's age changes in Poor Things, she's essentially an infant in an adult body and must learn how to navigate the world for the first time. She learns about all the joy, confusion, and heartbreak that comes with being alive, and through these experiences, she also begins to discover her sense of self.

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