Characters & Relationships
Who is Jacob Portman?
He is a teenage boy who discovers that he is peculiar and can see invisible monsters called Hollowgasts.
What makes Jacob different from ordinary people?
He can see Hollowgasts, invisible monsters that most people cannot see.
What is a time loop?
It is a period of time that repeats itself again and again.
What are the invisible monsters that hunt peculiar children called?
Hollowgasts.
In which country is Miss Peregrine’s home located?
Wales, in the United Kingdom.
Who is Miss Peregrine, and what is her special ability?
She is the head of the children’s home. She can transform into a peregrine falcon and manipulate time.
What unusual ability does Emma have?
She can control air and is lighter than air, so she needs heavy shoes to stop herself from floating away.
What date does Miss Peregrine’s time loop repeat?
September 3, 1943.
Who is Mr. Barron?
He is a wight who hunts peculiar people and wants to gain their powers
Why does Jacob travel to Cairnholm?
To investigate his grandfather’s past and discover whether the stories about peculiar children are true.
What did Jacob’s grandfather, Abe, tell him about his childhood?
He told Jacob stories about living with peculiar children and being hunted by terrifying monsters.
Which character can create fire, and what is her name?
Olive. She can produce and control fire with her hands.
Why does Miss Peregrine create a time loop for the children?
To protect them from the outside world, keep them safe from their enemies and prevent them from growing older.
What do Hollowgasts need to consume to become more human?
The eyes of peculiar people.
Why is Miss Peregrine’s house so important to the children?
It is their home and a safe place where they are accepted, protected and can live together.
Why didn’t Jacob believe his grandfather’s stories at first?
Because the stories sounded impossible, and Jacob thought his grandfather might be imagining things or suffering from mental health problems.
Why does Millard usually wear clothes even though nobody can see him?
Because his body is invisible, but his clothes are visible. He also needs to protect himself and avoid drawing attention.
What happens if the peculiar children stay outside a time loop for too long?
They begin to age normally and become vulnerable to their enemies.
Why does Mr. Barron pretend to be a friendly and trustworthy person?
He wants to trick the peculiar children and get close to them without revealing his real identity.
Why do you think the children are called peculiar instead of simply different?
Because their abilities make them unusual and extraordinary. The word also shows that society considers them different from ordinary people.
How does Jacob’s attitude towards the peculiar children change throughout the film?
At first, he is confused and unsure about them. Later, he accepts his own peculiarity, becomes their friend and decides to help protect them.
Imagine you could have one of the peculiar children’s abilities. Which would you choose, and how would you use it in everyday life?
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in a time loop?
It protects the children and allows them to stay young forever. However, they cannot experience the normal passage of time, grow up or live ordinary lives.
What makes Mr. Barron more dangerous than an ordinary monster? Give at least two reasons.
He is intelligent, manipulative and can disguise himself as other people. He uses deception and planning rather than simply attacking his enemies.
Do you think Jacob makes the right decision by helping the peculiar children instead of returning to his ordinary life? Explain your opinion using at least three arguments.
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