Plot & Characters
Who is the main protagonist of Ready Player One?
Wade Watts.
Name one of the two main themes in the film.
Power & Control or Reality vs Virtual Reality.
Quote a line from the film that shows Wade’s determination.
“A real gun can kill someone in real life. A virtual one can’t.” (shows his determination to succeed safely).
Explain what the Sixers represent in the film.
The Sixers represent corporate greed, control, and the loss of individual freedom.
How does the ending reinforce the theme of reality vs virtual reality?
It shows that human connection in the real world is more valuable than unlimited virtual access.
What is the name of the virtual world?
The OASIS.
Which theme is shown when IOI tries to take control of the OASIS?
Power & Control.
Name a scene that shows corporate power over individuals.
The opening scene where IOI’s Sixers swarm challenges and block others from progressing.
Explain how the “Shining” challenge reflects the OASIS’s power over people.
The “Shining” challenge shows how players are more invested in virtual achievements than real life.
Why is Wade giving up control of the OASIS two days a week important?
It forces players to engage with real life, preventing over-reliance on the virtual world.
Who helps Wade solve the first key challenge?
Aech
Which theme is explored when players form alliances against IOI?
The theme of unity and resisting oppression.
Give an example of a scene showing the pull of virtual life over reality.
Wade spends almost all his waking hours in the OASIS instead of reality.
Explain how Wade’s speech to the OASIS players shows leadership.
His speech inspires all players to unite, proving collective action can defeat corporate control.
How does the film encourage teamwork over individualism?
The film shows that working together leads to greater success than selfish goals.
What is Wade’s avatar name?
Parzival
Which theme is explored when Art3mis reveals her real appearance?
Reality vs Virtual Reality – accepting real-life imperfections.
Name a scene where reality breaks into the virtual world.
The Shining challenge traps players in a recreation of a horror film, showing OASIS’s grip on users.
Explain how Sorrento’s actions show greed and corruption.
Sorrento manipulates and exploits others for personal gain and corporate profit.
How does the final battle connect to resisting corporate control?
The battle is a metaphor for people resisting large corporations taking over shared spaces.
Who is the creator of the OASIS?
James Halliday
How does the film explore identity through avatars?
People can reinvent themselves online, but real-world identity matters.
Find a quote that shows a character’s mistrust of reality.
“The OASIS was the only place that felt like home.”
Explain how Halliday’s past influenced his creation of the OASIS.
Halliday created the OASIS partly to escape his own social fears and regrets.
How does the film’s ending message apply to our real world and VR today?
It warns that while VR can be fun, too much dependence can disconnect us from reality.