In Christopher Nolan's Memento, the character of Sammy Jankis plays a crucial role in understanding Leonard Shelby's condition and motivations. However, the film presents a complex narrative structure that leaves certain elements open to interpretation, particularly regarding the true existence of Sammy.
Throughout the film, Leonard narrates the story of Sammy Jankis, a man with anterograde amnesia, which seems to parallel Leonard's own condition. As the story unfolds, there are hints that suggest Sammy's story might be a concocted memory or an alter ego of Leonard himself rather than a separate individual.
Was Sammy Jankis an actual person in the context of the film, or was he a figment of Leonard's fractured memory, serving as a coping mechanism for his own guilt and trauma?
