![]() ![]() Simone is, in fact, deep within Simon, a part of him. Simone is used to give an inside view of Simon's true thoughts and feelings towards Jeanette. We see on the raft that Simon tries to prove to Jeanette, through his complement, that he loves her as Simone did and that he is not really that different from Simone (successively breaking through inhibition). Simon's inhibitions prevented him from expressing his love to Jeanette the way Simone did. These new thoughts strongly suggest (though cannot prove) that Simone's love for Jeanette is really Simon's love for Jeanette which, in turn, implies that the two represent one. ![]() His personality change cannot fully explain Simone's affection for Jeanette though since Simon had already shown multiple hints of affection prior to the spider bite. As a result of both changes, he is seen as a fun-loving French dude who is unafraid of making open romantic gestures and is able to suppress common fears. ![]() The first is his personality (a fun-loving French dude named Simone), but the second is his loss of inhibition. ![]() (Simon's controlled temper toward Alvin when he causes trouble, though Simon can lose his temper and become violent as seen in Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel.) Other inhibitions, like the ones that prevent someone from ever enjoying or expressing themselves, are not so great (these are usually fear - both from relationships and phobias such as Simon's fear of heights).Īfter Simon is bitten by the spider, he experiences two changes that dramatically affect his outward expression. Some inhibitions are good, such as the one that prevents us from choking the life out of people we dislike. Shy people are often said to suffer from inhibitions. An inhibition is a force that prevents something from happening and usually comes from within yourself. Recall that one of the side effects of the spider bite is the loss of inhibition. This aspect must be considered in order to understand Simone, and in turn, Simon. The side effects of the neurotoxin include " changes in personality, loss of inhibition, dry mouth."īelow is a fundamental element that might have been overlooked. He also could not have remembered his compliment to her before as Simone since when the side effects wore off, he shows no recollection of dating Jeanette or of giving her a bracelet. " Even the most precious gem cannot compare to your beauty." is almost exactly the same as Simon's comment to Jeanette on the raft (one word difference): " Even the most perfect gem cannot compare to your beauty." If Simone and Simon are not the same, the odds of Simon saying this near exact statement are very slim. Simone's comment to Jeanette at the waterfall after giving her the bracelet is critical to consider. By overcoming fear, Simon briefly transforms into Simone while exposing his true love for her through his act of heroism. Simon displays fierce determination in saving her just as Simone did earlier. He refuses to let Jeanette down when she needs him most. After physically seeing her in danger, Simon too becomes independent of his fright by bearing an air of courage around himself. Simone always displayed confidence and never exhibited fear at any point while with Jeanette. Simon's act of bravery for Jeanette as she is pulled back by Zoe mirrors Simone's. ![]()
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