Science
Characters
Themes
Plot Points
Symbols & Motifs
100

What is the phenomenon where time passes slower near a black hole?

time dilation

100

Who is the main astronaut and pilot in the film?

Cooper is the main astronaut and pilot.

100

What is the central theme relating to human survival?

Surviving is important, but love and hope matter too.

100

Where does Cooper find the coordinates that lead him to NASA?

Cooper finds NASA from hidden signals in Murph’s room.

100

What object does Cooper give Murph before leaving?

He gives her a watch.

200

What is a wormhole?

A wormhole is a shortcut through space and time.

200

Who is Murphy Cooper?

Murphy is Cooper’s daughter.

200

How is love portrayed as a force in the movie?

Love drives people to act and make sacrifices.

200

What is the importance of the Endurance ship?

The Endurance takes the team to new planets.

200

What does the watch symbolize?

The watch shows their bond and helps solve the equation.

300

Explain why Miller’s planet experiences extreme time dilation.

Miller’s planet is close to a black hole, so time moves slower there.

300

Describe Dr. Mann’s motivations and how they affect the plot.

Dr. Mann lies to survive, causing danger for the crew.

300

Discuss the ethical dilemmas faced by the characters.

Characters must choose between right and wrong.

300

Why is the mission to find a new planet critical for humanity?

It’s key to find a new home for humans.

300

Explain the significance of the bookshelf in Murph’s room.

It holds clues and reminds Murph of her dad.

400

How does relativity affect Cooper’s mission timeline?

Time passes slower for Cooper, so more time goes by on Earth.

400

What is the significance of Murph’s relationship with her father?

Their bond pushes Cooper to save the world and return.

400

How does the film explore the conflict between science and emotion?

The film shows a battle between logic and feelings.

400

What happens in the tesseract scene and why is it important?

Cooper communicates with Murph from the tesseract.

400

How is the black hole used as a symbol in the story?

The black hole shows mystery, and danger.

500

How is gravity portrayed as a force that can communicate across dimensions?

Gravity can connect people and messages across space and time.

500

How does Brand’s character represent hope and sacrifice?

Brand shows hope by believing in love and sacrifice.

500

Explain the message behind “love transcends time and space.”

Love goes beyond space and time to connect people.

500

How does Cooper’s sacrifice impact the future of humanity?

His sacrifice lets Murph save the world.

500

How does the film use the motif of “time” to deepen its message?

Time shows how love lasts and helps save humanity.