We’ve learned from movies such as Chris Columbus' Home Alone or Jim Henson’s Labyrinth that wishes are not to be taken for granted. But beyond that, these stories also measure the scope of accountability in survival.Sarah's journey, which may be presented as a child’s fantasy adventure, is, in reality, a fairytale for grown-ups. Her quest to save her infant brother from the clutches of the evil Goblin King Jareth is more about a life lesson she learns.But what I like the most about this film is that this entire sentiment gets encapsulated in a simple song—more specifically, the line, “It’s only forever, not long at all.”In this article, we’re examining the chorus line of the song “Underground” by David Bowie, and how it upholds the spirit of Labyrinth in less than 10 words.The Story Sarah loves fantasy stories, and her favorite book is The Labyrinth. Her father has remarried, and recently she has been feeling lonelier than usual—one of the reasons she has sought escape in her books. The story opens on an evening. After arguing with her stepmother, Sarah is left alone with her infant brother, entrusted with babysitting him while her parents are out.Before long, her brother totally gets on her nerves. Sarah is also upset that her stepmother gave away her favorite teddy bear, Lancelot, to her stepbrother. Frustrated, she cries out, wishing that someone would take her away from this awful place. When she absolutely can’t get her brother to stop wailing, she wishes that the...
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