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Questions to discuss
- What was the major event in the first part of the film?
- What circumstances led up to the event? - Where did it happen and who was involved? - What was the outcome? - Discuss the first impressions Willie and Tom may have had of each other during their first encounter. - What does this story teach us about wartime and its impact on people? - Describe Willie's personality at the beginning of the film. What circumstances have made him this way? - Why is Tom so grumpy at the beginning of the film? - Discuss your impression of Willie's childhood in London. - Do you think Tom did the right thing to travel to London and bring Willie back to Little Weirwold? - How is Tom changed through his relationship with Willie? - Do you think Tom will make a good dad to Willie? Why? Why not? - Describe your feelings for one of the characters in the story. - What did you think about the film? - Talk about the story from the perspective of Tom or Willie. - Which is your favorite part of the movie? Why is it your favorite part? - Would you recommend the film to a friend? Why? Why not? |
A message to the teachers!
See the film before you show it to your students. Some parts of the film can be hard for the students to watch. |