Timothy Treadwill is a prime example of a man disillusioned
and alienated by the society which once claimed him. “Alone,” in the
wilderness, we are privy to his innermost thoughts and opinions. As a great
documentarian, Timothy is portrayed as a man fully immersed in his mission,
dedicated to his cause. Grizzly bears. Some of nature’s fiercest predators, I
watched as these behemoths tore into one another as Treadwill hovered only
yards away. I found myself questioning the man’s sanity. Is Timothy Treadwill
sane? I’d be disinclined to agree with such a statement. Analyzing his
behaviors, I find it unlikely that others would either. He is erratic and prone
to spontaneous outbursts against his former employers. The relationships he
holds with the many women interviewed throughout the film seem to almost clash
with the antisocial tendencies he displays. Treadwill will be remembered as an eccentric
man with innate dedication; a man of the bears. The Grizzly Man
I found your perspective on Timothy Treadwell's sanity very interesting and insightful. I would have to agree that Timothy was not in the stablest of mindsets. But contrary to what many others believe, I sympathize with him. He had a rough adulthood and was searching for an escape from the downward spiral of drugs and alcohol he had become involved in. The bears became that outlet for him and he fully immersed himself in the fight to protect the animals that rescued him from his addiction. I enjoyed your thoughts regarding Timothy's sanity, it gave me a deeper look into his character, and for that I thank you. Good job :)
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