Looking for Alibrandi
Who is the protagonist of "Looking for Alibrandi" and what is their cultural background?
Josephine (Josie) Alibrandi is the protagonist. She is a third-generation Italian-Australian, born in Australia to an Italian-Australian mother, with Italian grandparents who immigrated to Australia.
Who is Jim, and what role does he play in the story?
Jim is Kim's boyfriend. Jim manipulates Edward into breaking into his father's house and ultimately tries to kill Edward in a jealous rage, serving as the film's main antagonist.
Name one novel that is considered Gothic Fiction
Teacher decides
Choose the correct word (Affect or Effect)
The _____ of the film was unexpected."
Effect
Who am I? I'm a mysterious count from Transylvania who drinks blood and can transform into various creatures.
Dracula
What are the names of Josie's two love interests?
Jacob Coote and John Barton
Who is Peg Boggs and what motivates her to bring Edward into her home?
Peg Boggs is an Avon saleswoman and mother who lives in the suburban community. She brings Edward into her home out of genuine concern for his welfare, seeing him as a vulnerable person in need of care rather than as a monster.
Name three conventions of a film trailer
Short clips
Captions
Narration/voice over
Names of actors
Music/sound effects
Not in chronological order
I'm a homophone pair. One is a unit of weight, and the other is a British currency. What am I?
Pound
I'm a young girl who discovers a secret door leading to another world where everyone has buttons for eyes. Who am I?
Coraline
What secret does Josie discover about her grandmother Nonna Katia's past?
Josie discovers that Nonna Katia had an affair with an Australian man named Marcus Sandford while her husband was away working.
What time period does the film appear to be set in, and how is this conveyed through visual elements?
The film appears to be set in the late 1950s or early 1960s, conveyed through the pastel-coloured suburban homes, vintage cars, clothing styles, and household appliances.
What era did Gothic literature begin?
Late 18th Century - early 19th Century
What is a synonym for 'lethargic'?
Tired/Sluggish
Who am I? I'm a creature created in a laboratory, brought to life through scientific experimentation, but rejected by my creator and society
Frankenstein
What themes are explored in the novel? (At least 3)
Family, Relationships, self-belonging/identity, cultural backgrounds
Give at least 4 Gothic conventions used in the film.
Explain the difference between terror and horror
Terror is the feeling of dread and anticipation of something terrible that might happen, focusing on the psychological and emotional experience of fear, while horror is the immediate reaction to something grotesque, shocking, or explicitly frightening that is actually happening.
In the sentence "The hiker followed an obscure trail through the forest," which word could be the opposite of "obscure"?
Well-Known
I'm not the main character of my story, but I'm remembered for my optimism despite my gloomy circumstances. I live in a dismal swamp, have a house that falls apart, and my tail is attached with a nail. My catchphrase is about things being "a bit better in the morning." Who am I?
Eeyore (Winnie the Pooh)
What is Josie's academic position at St. Martha's, and what career does she aspire to?
Josie is the school captain (or vice captain, depending on the edition) and a scholarship student at St. Martha's. She aspires to become a lawyer.
Describe the visual contrast between the suburban neighborhood and Edward's mansion.
The suburban neighborhood features identical houses in pastel colours, manicured lawns, bright sunlight, and geometric organization—representing conformity and artificiality. In contrast, Edward's gothic mansion is dark, asymmetrical, filled with shadows, mechanical objects, and surrounded by an overgrown garden—representing creativity, individuality, and isolation.
Name the 5 of the 8 conventions of Gothic Fiction that we went through in class.
Setting - castles/mansions
Damsel in distress
Mystery and suspense
Ancient Prophecy
Omens, visions
Supernatural
Overdramatic emotions
Women threatened by a powerful male
Correct the punctuation in this sentence:
dr smith said the patient needs rest fluids and medication
Dr. Smith said, "The patient needs rest, fluids and medication."
I am a powerful sorceress who rules a frozen land. My magic keeps the world in eternal winter, but never Christmas. I can turn living creatures to stone with my wand, and I demand absolute obedience. My sleigh is pulled by white wolves and other creatures of winter. Who am I?
The White Witch (Narnia)