Ep 2. I Can Do Anything That's Everything All on my Own
- TV-Y
- October 3, 2005
- 11 min
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Charlie and Lola is a pre-school animated television series which follows the life of a four-year-old girl named Lola and her seven-year-old brother Charlie. The show is based on a book series by Lauren Child. The second episode of season one titled "I Can Do Anything That's Everything All on my Own" revolves around Lola's desire to do things independently.
The episode begins with Lola's refusal to take help from anyone. She is adamant about doing everything by herself, from pouring her own cereal to putting on her shoes to even carrying her backpack. Lola's obsession with independence is evident when she declares that she wants to do everything without anyone's help because 'she can do anything that's everything all on her own'.
As Lola begins her day, she realizes that although she may have the desire to do everything on her own, she is not always successful in accomplishing her tasks. Her attempts to pour milk into her cereal bowl results in a spilt mess and putting on her shoes takes much longer than usual. Despite this, she remains determined to do everything on her own, without any assistance.
Charlie, who is Lola's patient and caring brother, tries to help Lola in any way he can. However, Lola continues to refuse any help from him and insists on carrying out every task independently. Charlie tries to guide her with subtle hints, but Lola remains uncooperative.
The episode highlights Lola's determination and persistence in doing things on her own. As she continues to try and accomplish her tasks independently, she inadvertently starts to learn new things. The process of learning is slow and gradual, but Lola keeps trying and doesn't give up. Her ability to learn new things is evident when she manages to put on her shoes with minimal assistance from Charlie.
As the episode progresses, we see how Lola's stubborn persistence begins to yield positive results. She finally manages to complete all her tasks independently, from dressing herself and brushing her teeth to packing her backpack. Her determination to do everything on her own pays off as she becomes more self-reliant, proving to herself that she is capable of achieving independence.
Throughout the episode, the relationship between Lola and Charlie is highlighted as they both learn from each other. Charlie is a supportive and caring brother who tries to guide Lola while also giving her space to learn on her own. Lola learns from Charlie's subtle hints and patience, which helps her achieve her goal of independence.
In conclusion, "I Can Do Anything That's Everything All on my Own" is an endearing episode that highlights the importance of persistence, patience and the desire to learn new things. It teaches children the valuable lesson of independence while also reinforcing the importance of relationships and support from family and friends. The episode is heartwarming, and young children can relate to Lola's struggles and successes.