Characters
Who is the main protagonist?
Louanne Johnson
What song played during the opening scene?
Gangsta's Paradise
"C'mon, you know what they're like."
Hal
What nickname does the class give Louanne?
Ms. J or Whitebread
When did Raul have to pay Ms. Johnson back for the leather jacket?
The day he graduates
Name three of the students from academy.
Raul, Callie, Emilio, Durrell, etc.
What major textile did the students in Ms. Johnson's class wear?
Leather, denim
"Pregnancy is contagious."
Assistant Principal (Carla)
What student's house did Louanne visit first and why?
Louanne visited Raul's house after he was suspended for fighting in school.
What was the name of the restaurant Ms. Johnson takes her students to?
The Flowering Peach
Who helped Louanne get the job as a teacher?
Hal Griffith
What cinematic effect did the director use to juxtapose urban versus suburban neighborhoods?
Black and white vs. color, music
"My life doesn't matter. Why do you care?"
Emilio
Name an event that influenced Louanne's decision to not come back to teach another year.
Emilio's death, Callie leaving because she's pregant, Lionel and Durrell's grandmother forcing them to drop out
Name the Bob Dylan song they read in class.
Mr. Tambourine Man
Who demands that you knock before you enter?
Principal George Grandey
Name three distinctions between the costuming of the students in the academy class versus the other students in the school.
Big jewelry, leather, lots of make-up, messy hair, baggy clothing, minimal clothing, dark colors, flannels
"Honey, the pay ain't that good."
Ms. Johnson
What are the three different ways Ms. Johnson motivates her class?
1. Candy
2. Amusement Park
3. Fancy Dinner
Who was the poet in the Dylan-Dylan contest?
Dylan Thomas
Who was Emilio's girlfriend?
Angela
What is something that distinguished Louanne's classroom from Hal's? (Set design)
graffiti on desks, dirty chalkboard, disorganized desks, crowded, darker lighting
"Go find some other poor boys to save."
Lionel and Durrell's grandma
Describe the scene where Louanne finds inspiration for the poets they study in class.
Conversation with Hal while walking to the car.
What was the name of the high school Ms. Johnson works at?
Parkmont High School