Greg's Personality
What kind of narrarator is Greg
Biased narrator
What object represents humiliation in the film
The cheese
Who is Greg's best friend
Rowley
What grade are they in during the movie
6th grade
What personal item does Greg use to record his life
A journal
What is Greg's main goal in middle school
To become popular
What happens when the cheese is touched
The person is considered an outcast
What does Greg desire more than friendship
High social status/popularity
What is Greg's fear in school
Being rejected or embarrased in front of everyone
He sees himself as greater than others
What is a selfish decision Greg makes
Betraying Rowley
What social fear does. the cheese symbolize
Embarrassment or rejection from others
What does Greg do when Rowley gets blamed
He stays quiet and doesn't defend him
How is popularity a factor in the school
Controls social rank
How does the journal show that what Greg's says is sometimes inaccurate
Details are left out or exaggerated
How does Greg justify his wrongdoings
He blames others or undermines them
Why do future students still avoid the cheese
The fear of a bad reputation
What lesson does Greg learn about friendship
Friendship is more valuable then social status
What is an example of peer pressure in the movie
Greg joining safety patrol
How does the journal shape the audiences understanding of the story
It makes the audience questions what is true since they only see things from Greg's perspective
Why is Greg and unreliable narrator
Things are only seen from his view and are self serving
How does the cheese touch relate to real life
People fear judgement and being excluded
How was Rowley hurt by Greg's actions
He felt backstabbed
Some of the events are extra dramatic to add humor
What does the journal symbolize about Greg's identity
It symbolizes how he wants to be seen vs who he really is