Familial Bonds
In The Road, what are the 2 main characters’ names and what is their relationship?
the man and the boy, father-son relationship
How does Dory have a positive effect on Marlin in Finding Nemo?
She brings him optimism and hope when he had none and helps him find his son despite her forgetfulness
In The Silent Patient, give an example expectations in a relationship between 2 romantic members had negative effects.
ex: Theo - Kathy, Alicia - Gabriel
In The Help, who cares more about making a difference and wanted people to hear their side of the story but was also afraid of it?
Aibileen or Minny
In CODA, give an example of expectations in a relationship between 2 family members and its effects (negative or positive).
ex: Ruby - Leo, Frank - Ruby, Jackie - Ruby, etc.
How does Mulan demonstrate loyalty to her family?
mulan brings honor to her family by demonstrating that she is loyal, brave, and true (engraved on her father’s sword)
In The Help, give an example of what impact does discrimination have on the black maids who work for the white ladies.
When the black maids is working in a white household they have a different bathroom they use because the white household think they have “diseases” that they might catch.
How does the relationship between Beauty and the Beast “go against” societal expectations?
Society often values people based on outer appearance. In Beauty and the Beast, it shows how we should value inward characteristics over superficial qualities.
In The Help, give an example of expectations in a professional relationship that had negative consequences.
Aibileen and Mrs Leefolt, Aibileen was telling her story about working in Mrs Leefolt house as a maid behind her back which could end her up in so much trouble. Also Mrs. Leefolt treating her like she is a “diseased” type of person because she hears it from her friends about other colored maids.
In Fences, give an example of a relationship between 2 friends and its effects (negative or positive).
ex: Jim Bono - Troy
In The Silent Patient, give an example expectations in a relationship between 2 family members had negative effects.
ex: Alicia - Father, Theo - Father, etc.
What are examples of important relationships Simba develops in The Lion King that help him throughout his journey? Explain how they help him.
Simba finds home with Timon and Pumba and grows up to be courageous to take on his evil uncle - Hakuna Matata!
In Instructions for Dancing, why was Evie afraid to fall in love?
All Evie knew about love was how her dad broke her mom’s heart and she didn’t want that to happen to her.
In The Book of Dust, how was Hannah endangered by the expectations in her relationship with Oakley Street?
As a result of relationship expectations she accepted the alethiometer, putting herself in danger.
In Death of A Salesman, explain how expectations shape the characters’ relationships with each other.
up to class to judge :)
What’s an important lesson from Frozen about a specific relationship?
In The Road, what are the 2 emotions the Man feels after being betrayed by God?
Helpless and isolated/lonely
In Instructions for Dancing, what lesson did Evie learn at the end?
Evie learned that it it better to have experienced love and felt the pain in the end that to have not gone through it at all.
How does Maui help Moana?
Maui helps Moana fight against Kakamora, teaches her how to properly voyage and read stars
When is Mr. Lane’s birthday?
June 6th
How is the relationship between Rapunzel and Mother Gothel negative?
Toxic- manipulative, emotionally abusive parental figure
In The Book of Dust, how did role expectations in Hannah's relationship with Malcolm affect Hannah?
Hannah’s expectation to look out for Malcolm made her feel guilty when she failed to do so.
How does the relationship between Rapunzel and Flynn Rider develop over time? How do their perceptions of one another change?
At first they don’t like each other, but as they spend more time together, they grow to trust one another.
In The Silent Patient, give an example of how expectations in a relationship between 2 members in a professional setting had negative effects.
ex: Theo - Alicia, Theo - Stephanie
Give an example of a relationship between any 2 characters in The Great Gatsby and its effects on the other characters and the plot.
up to class to judge :)