Bella Baxter Is the Epitome of Character Growth: Poor Things
First introduced in the film as a woman with the brain of a child, Bella Baxter proves that life exploration can change a person. Despite having her brain altered, being confined, and being forbidden from doing many things for most of her life, she is able to stand tall and discover her true self. Her curiosity leads her to the place she ultimately wants to be. Watching Bella Baxter in Poor Things is like watching human development. The audience is presented with Bella's development over time through her exploration of emotions. From someone who is trapped in an infant’s way of thinking and can't speak, she becomes a strong-willed woman in a short period of time. Everything escalates when Duncan Wedderburn asks Bella to travel with him. With Bella's curiosity, she begs Godwin until she's allowed. But deep down, Godwin knows that Duncan is no better man. However, Godwin allows her anyway, and Bella takes advantage of it. The journey with Duncan is not just about Be...