The Leviathan publishes a tightly-reasoned argument that “A Christmas Story” represents a precursor to today’s message that one cannot rely on oneself.
One must take the advice of government officials, educators, mainstream media, etc.
Concluding,
And now, in a nation of Ralphies and rule-makers, the system repeats the same line, louder and louder:
“You’ll shoot your eye out!”
“You’ll shoot your eye out!”
“You’ll shoot your eye out!”
The movie’s great irony is this:
Ralphie’s story is the last time America believed children could grow into capable adults.
