The Power of the Individual

Delicate measures must be taken when dealing with persistent, unhappy, and maturing individuals: teenagers and early Americans. In Weird Science, two nerdy teenage boys produce the girl of their dreams using unreasonable programming. It shows the importance of motivation and hard work in individuals, much like many early American writings. Pieces such as The Autobiography by Benjamin Franklin can relate to the movie’s underlying theme. In other words, Franklin and Weird Science show how the only way to get things done right is by taking matters into one’s own hands. Gary and Wyatt decisively take the actions required to meet their needs, making them the creators of their own destiny. Similarly, Franklin writes of how he took an important role in his life outcome by pushing himself and crafting his own goals. Franklin writes, “Thus being esteem’d an industrious, thriving young man, and paying duty for what I bought, the merchants who imported stationery solicited my custom” (Franklin 90). By specifying how laborious and persistent Franklin was in his printing business, he further shows the benefits of self-accomplishment and motivation. Weird Science shares the concept of hard work with several colonial American writings, exemplifying the power of an individual to work hard and appreciate their accomplishments. This valuable lesson can be applied to both colonial literature and modern society.