This is more of an abstract than an essay so be prepared to be annoyed by the end of the sentences.
Also, noticeable in this film, is the theme of love and sex with both the characters' being dependent upon their love, which is fulfilled in the trilogy's Punch-Drunk Love.
They both end with a loved one singing to them.
Freddie's quest is essentially for love much like the rest of Paul Thomas Anderson's films. He is seeking from Dodd a possibility to go back and find his long lost love who has moved on from him a la The Tale of Princess Kaguya.
Dreams: He meets woman remind him of his long lost love after becoming drunk after getting fired after a fight with a man who looks a lot like Dodd.
He gets on a boat to get away from her. And even further with Dodd.
It's a bit Lynchian in approach with its dream-like logic. It even has the blonde from Blue Velvet.
I still feel the role of Mrs. Dodd was done a bit too obviously. Then again, it could be a sort of red herring for what her role really is as I discuss a little later on.
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