In class was the first time I had ever seen Monsoon Wedding and it was very enjoyable as well as informative about love and marriage in India. It showed, as Mira Nair said, five different types of love. At first glance it is obvious that there are many different types and levels of relationships being shown, each with a form of commentary on the relationship about it's value in Indian culture.
1.) Protective Love. This is the love of the father for his children and for his niece. He shows sadness for loosing his daughter, but delight in her potential for a happy life. He also breaks a very important bond with the older 'brother' for the protection of his family, this kind of bond is not the type you want to cut unless it is for very good reason and his love as a father for his family is good reason to him.…
