The Competition (Rastar Films, 1980)
St. Elmo’s Fire (Columbia Pictures Corporation, 1985)
Goodbye Columbus (Willow Tree See, 1969)
Urban Cowboy (Paramount Pictures, 1980)
Saturday Night Fever (Robert Stigwood Organization, 1977)
This Side of Heaven (Metro- Goldwyn- Mayer, 1937)
One – On – One (Warner Bros, 1977)
Henna Night (Yalla Film Company, 2009)
Flash Dance (Paramount Pictures, 1983)
Adults experiencing unfinished business from Adolescents
Movie – Twenty-Two
Notes on a Scandal (Fox Searchlight Pictures, 2006)
Barbara is a veteran teacher at St. George's High School. She senses a kindred spirit in Sheba, the school's new art teacher. Barbara, a lesbian, becomes very attracted to Sheba’s beauty and charm, and the two become close
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What did Pearl mean when she stated, “I wish I hadn’t have Alison too young?”
5. What might have been ‘missing’ in Pearl’s life that made her to regress back to her younger adolescent life? (act more like a teenage girl, than a mum)
6. How did Alison’s mom, grandma, and all residents at Dr. Folger’s bungalow celebrate Alison’s puberty?
7. Describe the scene between Pearl and Alison (while Pearl was keep changing her clothes). What might that be about?
8. What might be the reason for Pearl not allowing Alison to go camping?
9. What was Pearl searching in her relationship with the blouse man?
10. What was the true self and the false self of Pearl in the movie?
11. Describe Alison’s relationship with Ruth (her female friend) and Ross?
12. What might be the reason for Pearl to refuse to listen to Marty’s mum when she stopped her from leaving the house to meet the blouse man?
13. What might be the reason for Alison to sneak out from the house?
14. Describe Pearl and her behavior while at the Woodstock festival.
15. Compare the bonding and attachment between Pearl with Alison and Danny. What might that be about?
16. In your opinion, how would Pearl lived her life differently (teen life) if she didn’t have Alison at her young
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Which movie did you enjoy the most? What about the movie resonated with you?
2. Which movie did you not particularly enjoy? What makes you feel this way?
3. Did you find that your teenage years mirrored any of the teenagers in the movies lives?
4. Which teenager from the movies do you believe you could help the most? In what ways?
5. Which teenagers from the movies do you believe you would not be able to help? What makes you feel this way?
6. If you were asked to play the part of any of the teenagers from the movies, which teenager would you like to play? What makes you want to play the part of this teenager?
7. Which teenage part would you absolutely not want to play? What makes you feel this way?
Diana’s Pearls of Wisdom - The developmental plight of the teenager is universal. North, East, South or West all teenagers on planet Earth (not sure about Mars or Jupiter – my research hasn’t extended that far yet) are on a mission in search of
2). Q: Abigail describes Boston in considerable detail. What is the general impression she tries to convey? Why do you think she chose the details she did?
Wendy’s relationships throughout the book The Usual Rules serve as a foundation for her independence without these figures in her life, Wendy could have easily been taken under by the wrath of depression following her mother’s passing, but instead the people in her life build her into something stronger than she ever was; an independent young adult with high hopes and the makings for a prosperous
When Kathy and John first got married they enjoyed each other?s company ?they had fun shopping together, picking out cheap furniture, and old rugs.? Kathy was John?s first priority; he seemed more relaxed and content in her eye. That was until politics took a role in their life. ?Kathy despised it all. Every *censored*ty minute. The political wifey routine. She used to get the shakes out in public.? He is the link to her disappearance. His Vietnam secrets and betrayals pushed Kathy towards the edge. ?Kathy got pretty scared sometimes. The detective act. The stuff you?d yell in your sleep. It gave her the heebie-jeebies.? When Kathy thought about his spying games, and how politics seemed to be more important then her, it gives the reader the impression he is no longer a loving man in
1. In "The Chrysanthemums," the interaction between Elisa and the traveling repairman helps develop the story's theme about taking risks. Describe their interaction and explain how it helps to develop the story's theme. Be sure to use specific details from the text to support your ideas. (10 points)
Avalon is overwhelmed by the content of the email from A Friend, what does this suggest about her character? 4. How is the chapter title ‘The A-Bomb’ significant to events that take place? 5. What attitudes and values do Avalon’s parents have regarding education and family life?
1. I play Karen Richards. I think she’s in her early thirties, and she’s Margo Channing’s best friend. She’s also stylishly well-dressed and supports her friends for the best.
7. Why do both Kino and Juana hear the Song of the Evil after negotiating with the pearl buyers? What is their plan now for the pearl?
6. Suggest reasons why Peter's history of intimate relationships with Lisa and Mary differs from that of his siblings.
1.Describe the main characters of the film: Who are they? What are their motivations? What are their strengths and weaknesses? What are the obstacles they face?
Pearl, the leading child in the novel, is an excellent example of childish innocence combined with almost preternatural perception. Her willpower and imagination make her a blessing and a curse to her mother, who
4.) What aspects of their past did characters in your film carry with them into the mysterious future?
5. Discuss the order in which the characters die. Why do some live longer than others? Do you think this is this entirely by design? Does the murderer ever seem to lose control of the situation?
20. What does Robert thinks when He thinks he is still in love with her. he sees Emily for the first time? 21. What does Wallis want to in
1. Does Gertrude tell Claudius the truth about what happened between her and Hamlet? Is she following Hamlet's advice at the end of 3.4? Why do you think this is?
Anne is figuring out the different aspects of her gender identity. She is taking on new life roles everyday. She must balance her time between being a student, friend, co-worker, lover, all the while making the transition from child to adult. She has been having trouble making the transition from childhood to adulthood. After high school she was holding on to her childhood for dear life but now is learning how to let go and move on.