The only mention of related family is a wizard uncle who gives him a place where he can study alone. Perhaps he is trying to avoid abandonment by being the first to leave in a relationship.Īt the beginning of the film Howls relationships are all complicated and distant. He runs away, he acts cowardly, he hides, changes his name, avoids conflict, etc. This one is difficult as well since I find it’s not so much the fear of abandonment, as it is a fear of commitment for Howl. Markel tells Sophie he’s seen Howl do this once before “when a girl dumped him”, proving this is not unusual for Howl to willingly invite pain and suffering into his home (and his mind) when he feels defeated. His skin oozes green while dark moaning shadows surround him. He sinks low and begins calling the spirits of darkness. Howl is constantly trying to fill the emptiness he feels where his heart should be, by adding new rooms to his castle, filling his room with toys and trinkets, and then running away when things get too complicated.įor proof of this we return to the scene of Howls hair colour tantrum. Madame Suliman warns Sophie that Howls power is too dangerous for someone without a heart. ![]() The other girls describe him tearing out a girls heart, Lettie warns Sophie that Howl might have eaten her heart if given the chance. There is also the question of his empty heart, or complete lack of heart. When the soldiers break into Howls’ alias’ homes they find the building empty the front door being only a mask Howl uses to hide himself from the world. It’s a mish-mash of half-made up bits of architecture all piled up in layer after layer. The Castle is enormous when looking at it from the outside, but we don’t see much space being used inside. he switches again to annoyance and suddenly leaves without finishing his meal.Īs mentioned above, the state of the castle is a direct reflection of Howl’s state of mind. Then, after reading the scorch marks from the W.O.T.W. He often jumps from a slow and darkened demeanor, to excitable and joyous, then to irritable and abrupt.Īn example of this is when he meets ‘Grandma Sophie’ and we see his tired melancholy shift into friendliness and hospitality as he makes breakfast for everyone. Even his reputation is vague and uncertain. Right from the start it is clear the Howls emotions are all over the place. Remember, we only need 5 confirmed criteria for a diagnosis Now is a good time to review the criteria for a BPD diagnosis, and see how Howl measures up: Criteria As with most complex characters, things are not what they seem, and with support from his friends and family, he is able to grow and heal. ![]() We see the changes in Howls character correspond to the changes in his environment. It’s littered with pages and books, dirty dishes, cobwebs, spell casting paraphenalia, etc., It is a dusty, dark, disorganized mess. The Castle is a clear reflection of Howl and the state of his life.
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