: The film's original working title refers to the inability to feel pleasure, a recurring theme in Alvy’s character arc [31]. 4. Iconic Visual Style and Fashion

The film serves as a cultural document of the 1970s obsession with psychotherapy [2].

: Alvy accepts that relationships are irrational and absurd , but "we keep going through it because most of us need the eggs " [4, 12]. This bittersweet acceptance of romantic failure is what many believe makes the film painfully relevant even decades later [7].

: Her androgynous style signaled a rejection of rigid femininity, cementing the film's influence on both fashion and the portrayal of modern, independent women [7, 38]. 5. Conclusion: "We Need the Eggs"

: The central irony is that as Annie matures and gains self-confidence through Alvy’s encouragement, she eventually outgrows him , leading to their inevitable breakup [24]. 3. Psychoanalysis and 1970s Neurosis