Watch Movie “The Second Mother” (will provide link)
Write a 2.5-3 page response paper answering the following questions:
INCLUDE INTRODUCTION. Each question has it’s own paragraph.
- How does race play a role throughout the movie? How do we see Brazilians notion of race, class, and ethnicity?
- What is the significance of the movie title?
- What is the significance of the pool scene?
- How does Val break traditions and why?
- How do we see hegemonic ideas of class and race throughout the film? Provide at least two specific examples.
- How does Jessica resist or break traditions within the film?
- Do you see Val as a strong character? Why or why not?
- Have ideas about race and class changed in Brazilian culture?
- Overall, how would you rate this film as a historical source?
Rubric attached for specific guidelines.
