Family Culture and Family Dynamics
Character Reminder:
Pai (Paikea)… main character (young girl)
Porourangi… Pai’s father
Koro… Pai’s grandfather, the village chief
(Nanny) Flowers… Pai’s grandmother
Rawiri… Pai’s uncle
Hemi… A young boy in the village
Remember to be as detailed in your answers as possible. Make sure you space between paragraphs and write out the question – then respond. Each of your reflections on the questions should be at least one/two paragraphs long.
Part I: From Movie
- Share 3 powerful scenes in the movie– Talk about why they were powerful for you
- What are your thoughts on family culture and this movie? – Remember to take into consideration all the family members.
- What did you learn about how this community functions?
- Do you think that women’s roles in our society changing?
- Write a reflection on your feelings about the film.
Part II: Think about your culture, and what values are considered important
- What is a value you have as an adult that was fostered in your childhood?
- In what ways was that value instilled in you by your culture and society?