WandaVision: “Previously On”
“It’s just like this wave washing over me again and again. It knocks me down and when I try to stand up, it just comes for me again. And I can’t... It’s gonna drown me.”
Discussion Questions
How does Wanda’s description of grief match your own experience and/or understanding of it?
Vision submits that grief is not sorrow, but “love persevering” in the face of it. How does this resonate with you?
What aspect of grieving do you wish was portrayed more often or more accurately in the media?
Reflections from #MedHumChat
“It reminds of my grief after my father's death, which was sudden & unexpected. For some reason, the waves often hit when I was driving, whereas my own apartment & my parents' house was "safe." A bit different than with my mother's death which was much more gentle (tho still waves). I'd really been grieving for years.” —@mcshannon17
“I've always told others after a loss that grief is a process. It will change form and it will go on for some time, maybe forever. So the first part resonates strongly for me.” —@LReedsbooks
“I love this quote because it encapsulates how when we lose someone we love, that pain never really goes away. But over time, the happiness and love we associate with that person becomes more accessible. All of these emotions together are part of grief.” —@shriya_perati
“The sheer length of time that grief is experienced by many folks. I have personally had extreme losses/grief and I still have to recall that it is different for everyone as I have pt’s who grieve much differently/longer/louder than I.” —@MacerolloMD
About this #MedHumChat
“Previously On” was paired with a clip from an episode from the Scrubs TV series entitled “My Screw Up” for a #MedHumChat on April 21, 2021 discussing the portrayal of Grief in the Media.
The pieces for this chat, along with the discussion questions, were curated by Matthew Tyler.
About the Creator
WandaVision is a series that takes place within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This episode was written by Laura Donney and directed by Matt Shakman.