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In one of the opening scenes of the movie the <i>The Aviator</i>, a young Hughes is , while being bathed by his mother, and she is cautioning him of warned by her about the many dangers that he faced in the world . This scene shows that Hughes from an early age was conditioned by his mother to fear germs and warning him especially against dirt. This scene essentially foreshadows the mental health problems that Hughes is portrayed as a rather eccentric character even experiences throughout the movie.  Even in his heyday Hughes as an aviator and Hollywood mogulmovie producer, he has portrayed as extremely eccentric. The director and the script indicated movie essentially argues that Hughes eccentric behavior was a result of his upbringing and his growing mental instability that is apparent by . His mental illness evident throughout the end of the moviefilm, but becomes increasingly serious as he ages. One theory is surrounding Hughes was that Hughes his problems were a result of syphilis, which was a sexually transmitted disease, and which often led that can lead to serous severe mental health issues. Many have rejected But this theoryexplanation is not particularly plausible. It does seem that  Hughes did have OCD and was obsessed with dirt and cleanliness. This is shown very He was well known to be a germophobe. In the film, Scorsese shows to extent of his phobia when some government agents raided his Hollywood home and . Hughes is panicked by the idea that they are bringing germs into his home. His OCD became worse as it was untreated, and . The movie shows that his mental health grew worse because he also became was dependent on painkillers after to alleviate his constant pain from his various plane crashes. Scorsese’s movie film does represent the variety of mental health issues that Hughes experienced but not their complex origins and causes. The 2004 motion picture  Despite Scorsese's efforts, his movie was heavily criticized for not referencing the showing Hughes long physical and mental decline of Hughes. In later life, he became a recluse in Las Vega Vegas and lived in appalling conditions, and he only had his hair, and nails cut once a year .<ref> Meneghetti, Michael. "Feeling Yourself Disintegrate: The Aviator as History." <i>Canadian Journal of Film Studies </i> 20, no. 1 (2011): 2-19 </ref>. The man who was one of the richest wealthiest men in America the world became petrified permanently paralyzed by his fear of germs. However, Scorsese does refer to hints at Hughes' future mental deterioration in the final scene when the Texan has a breakdown after seeing two men in germ-suits. ====The Congressional Hearing and Hughes====Hughes had constant legal problems and at one point was before the courts over a fatal car accident in the 1930s. The movie climaxes in 1947 when Hughes is forced to testify before the Senate, to defend himself against accusations that he had wasted government money during the war, that had been given to him for the production of the H4 Hercules Flying Boat and that the plane was not airworthy. The motion picture suggests that a rival of Hughes had bribed Senator Owen Brewster, to bring the charges against him as part of a vendetta. Just as in the motion picture the Texan millionaire was forced to testify before Congress, which was a major news story at the time. In one of the final scenes, Hughes is shown flying the H4 seaplane and thereby proving that he had made a plane that could be used by the American air force and that he had not wasted government money.<ref>Poyntz, S. " The way of the future" probing The Aviator for historical understanding: <i>Celluloid blackboard: Teaching history with film</i> (2007), p.41 </ref>  In reality, the hearing into Hughes alleged misuse of funds was, not surprisingly, much more complex. Some have claimed that the Texan fabricated the story that a business rival had bribed the Senator, investigating Hughes. This was part of a clever strategy to get out of his legal troubles. The Texan was never charged with wasting government money, and the investigation was soon dropped. However, there are lingering suspicions about Hughes business activities. The movie does not mention the Texan’s role as a philanthropist and that he founded the world-renowned Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) which has developed many pioneering medications and treatments. <ref> McCook, A. (2005). What the aviator left out: visionary Howard Hughes Medical Institute had trouble taking off in its early days. The Scientist, 19(2), 52-53 </ref> ====Conclusion====<i>The Aviator</i> focuses on Hughes life between when he moved to Los Angeles and flew the Spruce Goose. The movie successfully captures the aspects of Hughes's personalities, complex, tireless, and charisma, that that captivated America in the 1920s through the late 1940s. It also demonstrates how he became increasingly crippled over time his worsening mental illness. However, the film's explanation for the cause of his mental health problems is simplistic.  The movie also shows tries to focuses on Hughes's reputation as a womanizer. His relationships with Katherine Hepburn and Ava Gardner are explored in the film, but The Aviator ignores both his marriage and how he sexually harassed women throughout his movie career.  Hughes was an outstanding pilot who took extraordinary risks. Whether he Scorsese’s motion picture does capture the brilliance and his slow descent into mental illness and even alludes to his later years that were marred by instability when he lived as a virtual recluse. <div class="portal" style="width:85%;">====Related DailyHistory.org Articles====* [[How Historically Accurate is the movie Gangs of New York?]]* [[How Historically Accurate is the Outlaw King?]]* [[How historically accurate is the Medici Masters of Florence Series?]]* [[Is the movie Dunkirk historically accurate?]]* [[How historically accurate is the movie 'The Battle of the Bulge'?]]* [[How historically accurate is the movie 'Tora, Tora, Tora'?]]* [[How historically accurate is the movie 'A Bridge Too Far'?]]* [[How Historically Accurate is Season 2 of Versailles?]]* [[How accurate is the movie Patton?]]* [[How accurate is Stanley Kubrick's 'Spartacus'?]]* [[How Historically Accurate is season 3 of The Last Kingdom?]]* [[How Historically Accurate is Season 2 of Last Kingdom?]]* [[How Historically Accurate is season 1 of The Last Kingdom?]]* [[How Historically Accurate is Alexander?]]* [[How historically accurate is the Gladiator?]]</div> ====Recommended Reading====Fay, Stephen, Lewis Chester, and Magnus Linklater. <i>Hoax: the inside story of the Howard Hughes--Clifford Irving affair</i> (New York, Viking Adult, 1972).

==The Congressional Hearing and Hughes==Hughes often had legal troubles and at one point was before the courts over a fatal car accident in the 1930s. The movie climaxes in 1947 when Hughes is forced to testify before the SenateBrown, to defend himself against accusations that he had wasted government money during the warPeter Harry, that had been given to him for the production of the H4 Hercules Flying Boat and that the plane was not airworthyPat H. The motion picture suggests that a rival of Hughes had bribed Senator Owen Brewster, to bring the charges against him as part of a vendetta. Just as in the motion picture the Texan millionaire was forced to testify before Congress, which was a major news story at the timeBroeske. In one of the final scenes Hughes is shown flying the H4 seaplane and thereby proving that he had made a plane that could be used by the American air force and that he had not wasted government money<refi>Poyntz, S. " The way of the future" probing Howard Hughes: The Aviator for historical understanding:. Celluloid blackboard: Teaching history with film (2007), p.41 Untold Story</refi>. In reality, the hearing into Hughes alleged misuse of funds was much more complex . Some have claimed that the Texan fabricated the story that a business rival had bribed the Senator, investigating Hughes. This was part of a clever strategy in order to get out of his legal troubles. The Texan was never charged with wasting government money and the investigation was soon dropped. However, there are lingering suspicions about Hughes business activities. The movie does not mention the Texan’s role as a philanthropist and that he founded the world-renowned Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) which has developed many pioneering medications and treatments. <ref> McCookNew York, A. (2005). What the aviator left out: visionary Howard Hughes Medical Institute had trouble taking off in its early days. The ScientistDa Capo Press, 19(22004), 52-53 </ref>.

==Conclusion==The Aviator concentrates on Hughes during his prime when he was a leading figure in Hollywood, businessHigham, and aviationCharles. The movie does capture the personality of <i>Howard Hughes who was a complex, tireless, and charismatic figure who captivated a generation. It also captures the man’s essential loneliness and his growing mental instability. However, its explanation for the cause of his mental health problems is too simplistic. : The movie does portray Hughes as a great womaniser but neglects to show that he was actually married for some of the film. It also portrays him as a great aviator and there is some truth to this. Scorsese’s motion picture does capture the brilliance and his slow descent into mental illness and even alludes to his later years that were marred by instability, when he lived as a virtual recluse. However, The Aviator, fails to address many issues in Hughes life such as his often-controversial business practices and the dark side of his womanizing. ==Recommended Reading==Fay, Stephen, Lewis Chester, and Magnus Linklater. Hoax: the inside story of the Howard Hughes--Clifford Irving affair Secret Life</i> (New York, Viking AdultMacmillan, 19722004).

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