- What issues does the film present?
- What did you learn from this film?
- Did this film change your opinion about any of the issues it addressed?
- If so, what features of the film did you find most persuasive? If not, what features of the film did you believe were not persuasive and why?
- The film uses different methods to convey messages. Give an example of each of the following methods: dramatic, humorous, factual, and shocking. How/why were these effective or not in your view?
- Why was humor used in the movie?
- Discuss the Identity Development Stage of Gordie. How does it differ from Chris’s?
- Give examples of the 6 elements of friendship demonstrated in the movie
- (companionship, stimulation, physical support, ego support, social comparison, intimacy and affection).