Characters
Who is the main protagonist?
Percy Jackson
What is a demi-god?
Someone who has one god parent, and one non-god parent.
What was stolen at the beginning of the film?
Zeus' lightning bolt
Name one (1) way that disability is represented in the film
Percy - ADHD, dyslexia
Mr Brunner - uses wheelchair
Grover - uses crutches
Name one (1) modern song used in the film (that we studied in class)? Include both the title and the artist/band name
Highway to hell - AC/DC
Tik Tok - Ke$ha
Poker Face - Lady Gaga
Elvis Presley - A little less conversation
What is the name of Percy's protector/guardian?
Grover
Which Greek god rules the underworld?
Hades
His brain is hardwired to read Ancient Greek because he is the son of Poseidon.
Name one (1) example of things not appearing as they seem
Pen = weapon; wheelchair user = Centaur; crutches user = Protector; casino = trapping people
In the Lotus Casino scene, the pinball machine has a movie theme: The French Connection.
What does this movie reference tell us in the scene?
That the pinball player has been trapped in the casino for years.
What is the name of Athena's daughter?
Annabeth
Where do the Greek gods live?
Mount Olympus
Why does Percy's mum stay with Percy's step-dad, Gabe?
Because he stinks and that smell hides Percy from being discovered
Name one (1) theme in the film and give two examples which support your claim
Appearance vs. Reality
Identity/Growing up
Family / Friendship
Quest
Why would Percy's haircut look similar to Justin Bieber's (celebrity)?
Because the film wants his character to be desirable/recognisable/modern; to increase movie sales or entice young adult viewers.
What is the name of Percy's teacher (in the wheelchair)?
Mr Brunner / Chiron
In Greek mythology, what is the name of the people who feed lotus flowers to others, to keep them trapped?
Lotus Easters / Lotophagi
What mythical creature attacks Percy near Camp Half-Blood?
Minotaur
Name one (1) plot hole in the film
Lotus casino - getting in at 16, paying for experience - who pays?
Cross-country travel - petrol, hotel stays - who pays?
Annabeth's hair while fighting
Call of Duty - Luke is seen playing Xbox
Use of technology makes the film seem more relatable to modern audiences; they might see themselves in the characters; they might view the film as cooler = like the movie better, increase viewers
Who created the pearls to escape the underworld?
Persephone
Who is the Greek god of weaving and strategic warfare?
Athena
Grover is a half-human, half-__________?
Satyr
When entering the Lotus Casino, we hear the song lyrics "...a little more action please". Later the characters discover they're trapped.
What is the word, starting with "F" that describes the song's warning?
Foreshadow
Name one (1) song used during the Lotus Casino scene (both artist/band and title).
Suggest how the music and lyrics contribute to what's happening in the scene AND how it contributes to theme.
The music mirrors or warns the group about the risks of temptation; and the potential to become "addicted" and losing track of time/productivity.