1 - What movie did you watch?
2 - Who was the main character and what was their objective?
3 - What obstacles did they have to overcome?
4 - What were some of the specific tactics used to overcome the obstacles?
5 - What were 3 supporting characters and their objectives?
1. What movie did you watch? I watched The Whale.
2. Who was the main character, and what was their objective? The main character is Charlie, an obese, reclusive English teacher who seeks to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter, Ellie, and redeem himself for past mistakes before his declining health overcomes him.
3. What obstacles did they have to overcome?
Charlie’s severe obesity and deteriorating health, which limited his mobility and threatened his life.
His guilt over abandoning his family years earlier for a romantic relationship, leading to a strained relationship with Ellie.
His emotional struggle to find hope and self-worth amidst judgment and rejection from others.
4. What were some specific tactics used to overcome the obstacles?
Charlie used his skill as a teacher to help Ellie express herself and feel understood, even as she resisted his attempts.
He maintained unwavering optimism and compassion toward Ellie, refusing to give up on her even when she lashed out at him.
Despite his declining health, Charlie took steps to be truthful and vulnerable, writing letters and confronting his past openly.
5. What were 3 supporting characters and their objectives?
Ellie: Charlie’s daughter, who initially wants to vent her anger at Charlie but ultimately seeks acknowledgment of her worth and connection with him.
Liz: Charlie’s close friend and caregiver, who is torn between helping Charlie and her frustration at his refusal to seek medical help. Her objective is to provide support while managing her grief over Charlie’s choices.
Thomas: A missionary who visits Charlie, believing he can save his soul, but he also seeks redemption for his own past mistakes by spreading his faith.