Characters
Who is Shrek's talkative sidekick?
Donkey
What type of creature is the main hero in Shrek?
An ogre
Where does Shrek live?
In a swamp
What is a “fractured fairy tale”?
A twisted or modern retelling of a classic fairy tale
Finish this quote: “Ogres are like ____.”
“Onions.”
Which character lives in a swamp?
Shrek
What does Fiona turn into at night?
An ogre
What task does Lord Farquaad send Shrek to do?
Rescue Princess Fiona from the dragon’s tower
How does Shrek twist traditional fairy tale expectations?
The ogre is the hero, the prince is the villain
Who says, “This is the part where you run away”?
Shrek
What is Lord Farquaad’s goal?
To become king by marrying a princess
What is usually the purpose of a fairy tale?
To teach a moral or lesson
What happens when Fiona’s secret is revealed?
She turns into an ogre and Shrek feels betrayed
Give one example of intertextuality in Shrek.
References to other fairy tales or pop culture
Which fairy tale character says, “Do you know the muffin man?”
The Gingerbread Man
Name two fairy tale characters who appear in Shrek’s world.
Pinocchio, the Gingerbread Man, Three Little Pigs, etc.
Name one common fairy tale element shown in Shrek
e.g., a quest, a curse, a magical creature
What is the main theme of Shrek?
Acceptance, identity, inner beauty
How does humour help to fracture the fairy tale genre?
It mocks traditional tropes and adds modern jokes
What studio made Shrek?
DreamWorks
How is Fiona different from traditional princesses?
She’s cursed, fights, burps, and doesn’t fit typical princess stereotypes
How does Shrek challenge the traditional “happily ever after”?
Fiona stays an ogre and happiness comes from self-acceptance, not perfection
What does the dragon do at the end of the film?
Helps defeat Farquaad and ends up with Donkey
Why do you think Shrek appeals to both children and adults?
Layers of humour, parody, moral messages
Which famous actor voices Donkey?
Eddie Murphy