Michael Johannes Aquino

1. Who is the main character in the film? Describe him/her. Make sure that you will include the
following details:

1.1 Name: Lili Elbe/Einar Wegener

1.2 Age: Lili was 48 years old when she underwent her gender reassignment surgery

1.3 Sex: Transwoman

2. What happened to the main character? What do you think is the main reason? What are the
triggering factors that led to his changes?

Einar had noticed a side of him that he had never known he had before. In some circumstances in
which he found himself imitating a child, he found himself. He enjoyed it and thus started his quest to be
the first transgender.

This was originally prompted when her then-wife, Gerda Wegener, asked her to substitute a
drawing as a model. Gerda was completing her latest drawing, but on that day, the model for her portrait
could not do it. So she needed backup, and she convinced her partner, Einar, to dress up as a girl instead
of becoming her model for the portrait. Suddenly, the original model, Oola, comes late and sees Einar
posing for the portrait of his wife and she is happy with it. She also hands him a flower and advises him
that Lily, after the flower, should be his name.

Second, when he is dreaming, Gerda draws Einar. However, it's not clear whether the subject is
male or female in the sketch. Gerda shows the drawing to Einar and tells him she looks gorgeous. Also, a
scene is revealed in Einar's history. Einar and his childhood friend Hans were playing pretend relatives.
Einar wore an apron and he was kissed by Hans because he thought Einar looked beautiful.

Lastly, Einar is invited to an event with Gerda. But Einar does not want to attend because he knows
that as a musician, people will fawn over him. So Gerda says that like her cousin named Lili, he might go
in disguise. As a child, Gerda dresses him up and applies make-up to him. Then Gerda introduces him as
her cousin, Lili. A man sees Lili in the middle of the crowd and is fascinated by his beauty. They're flirting
with each other and even kissing.

3. Do you think that the main character has a psychological issue? How did you say so?

In my perspective, being “Trans” or any gender aside from your biological sex is not and will never
be a mental disorder. Being gay is not a psychological issue. Lili, the main character is not that too radical.
She was just being true to herself. Although Lili experienced difficulty with her true identity, she manages
to find ways to express her views and opinions the way she wanted people to know her. At first, it might
be intriguing because not everyone will like or accept her for what she is but living her best life is what
matters most. When she is genuinely herself, Lili succeeds. It is not only about the body, but when it is
allowed to be itself, it is the inner being that feels free
4. Using some theories that we discussed in the class, explain what happened to the main character.

Simply stated, she decided to inspire all entities. It has to do with personal identities and how
society treats people. A clear point that the main character promotes is that the same rights, liberties, and
choices are earned by all genders of different sexualities. Not just that, but also for us to realize that by
working together and overcoming racist attitudes, transsexuals will also improve our community.

Elbe was born knowing her gender is male because her father was reared as one. However, Lili Elbe,
formerly Einar Wegener, began to transform as a result of the conditions that activated her feminine
features and fell in love with Henrick Sandahl. These can be linked to the evolutionary theory, which claims
that a change occurs as a result of seeing the advantages or growth obtained by that change. Lili realized
that transforming into a woman would provide her the most enjoyment, clearing up any uncertainty
about her gender. As a result, she has been acting more like a lady since then.

5. Are you in favor of gender reassignment? Why or why not?

I support gender reassignment for all transgender people's rights. Gender reassignment, in my
perspective, is never an issue. Why should I bother regarding re-assigning his/her gender if it has nothing
to do with me or affects me? Why should I intervene if that is their happiness? Instead, give it to them.
Let them have it. Allow them to experience what it's like to live in their desires. Changing one's gender
does not make one less of a human being. In the end, we are all equals. Thus what we desperately need
is gender equality. No matter where we work, gender equality is a basic human right. This avoids abuse
against different sexes and genders. Societies that respect diverse individuals are healthier and safer. All
profits from equality between genders.

6. What are your learning insights after watching the film? Give at least three.

To begin with, the film's portrayal of unconditional love is commendable. Gerda, Einar's wife,
demonstrated an incredible amount of unconditional love for her husband who was no longer recognizing
himself as a man from the beginning to the finish. She witnessed him disintegrate in front of her eyes, yet
she was represented as a powerful woman who would go to any length for her love. She gave an example
of unconditional love by letting go of the person she loved the most.

The film serves as a great example of self-love. One of the most important lessons we should
acquire is to recognize and embrace our genuine nature, regardless of what others may think. Lili's
primary tale admirably conveyed the concept of recognizing one's genuine self and embracing it with all
one's heart. We are so focused on pleasing people in life that we forget about our aspirations, what our
hearts yearn for.

The film concludes with Lili's sense of liberation and fulfillment when she is completely herself.
Therefore, it is not just about our body, but also about our inner being, which feels liberated when we are
permitted to be ourselves. We as a society must mature and enable each other to live as ourselves rather
than becoming a personality imposed by others around us.