The document provides analysis questions about the 1960 film "The Help" set in Jackson, Mississippi during the civil rights movement era. It asks about the historical context of the film in terms of the positions of women and racial relations. It also asks about the main characters, their problems, and the antagonist representing societal issues. Further questions explore the conflicts in the film and their relevance today, as well as the overall theme learned from the characters and their experiences.
The document provides analysis questions about the 1960 film "The Help" set in Jackson, Mississippi during the civil rights movement era. It asks about the historical context of the film in terms of the positions of women and racial relations. It also asks about the main characters, their problems, and the antagonist representing societal issues. Further questions explore the conflicts in the film and their relevance today, as well as the overall theme learned from the characters and their experiences.
The document provides analysis questions about the 1960 film "The Help" set in Jackson, Mississippi during the civil rights movement era. It asks about the historical context of the film in terms of the positions of women and racial relations. It also asks about the main characters, their problems, and the antagonist representing societal issues. Further questions explore the conflicts in the film and their relevance today, as well as the overall theme learned from the characters and their experiences.
The document provides analysis questions about the 1960 film "The Help" set in Jackson, Mississippi during the civil rights movement era. It asks about the historical context of the film in terms of the positions of women and racial relations. It also asks about the main characters, their problems, and the antagonist representing societal issues. Further questions explore the conflicts in the film and their relevance today, as well as the overall theme learned from the characters and their experiences.
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The Help
SHORT ANALYSIS Context
1. What is the context of time and place?
2. What are some historical facts quoted in the film? 3. What can be inferred about the context in terms of: a. Women’s position in society b. Women in relation to men c. White vs black people Characters
1. Who are the main characters? Explain about their characterization.
2. Explain each of the characters’ problems throughout the film. Characters
3. Who is the antagonist? What does it represent of the society?
Conflict
1. Mention several issues that appear in the film.
2. Can you find any relevance of the issues with our lives? Conflict
3. What can we learn from them?
4. Formulate the theme of the film. Some recommended films to watch: