How might the story have been different if it took place in a large city?
When does Lars actually start talking about his own emotional challenges? What do we learn that may explain his delusion?
Discuss the ways in which Gus (Lars's brother) changes because of Bianca's arrival.
Elaborate on the metaphor that Lars is unknowingly making when he says the following to Bianca about the flowers given to her at church: "They're not real, so they'll last forever."
The church ladies who stay with Lars and Bianca during her illness tell Lars, "That's what people do when tragedy strikes...they come over and sit." What did they mean by "sitting," and why was it important in this community?
Discuss the following quote from Gus: "You grow up when you decide to do right -and what's right for everyone - even if it hurts."
What, ultimately, was Bianca's cause of death?
Friday, January 27, 2012
"Lars and the Real Girl" Questions
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How might the story have been different if it took place in a large city?
If the story took place in a large city, people would initially start laughing at Lars and/or stay away from him. A small community like in the film feels more united (which is a problem I had with the film, but that’s another story), and everyone knows one another. In a large city, it would take a while for the people to start caring more about Lars since not everyone would know him.
When does Lars actually start talking about his own emotional challenges? What do we learn that may explain his delusion?
Lars starts talking about his challenges when he talks with Dagmar (the doctor) in one of her “sessions” with Bianca. It was revealed that Lars’s mother died after giving birth to him and left his father heartbroken. Gus ran away so he wouldn’t deal with his heartbroken father, but he left Lars behind in the process. Lars’s father’s gloomy behavior influenced his son to feel the same way throughout his whole life (until the end of the film).
What, ultimately, was Bianca's cause of death?
The death of Bianca basically symbolizes Lars’s realization that he can love a real person (Margo). As Lars developed a growing relationship with Margo, Bianca began to “die” slowly. After Bianca died, Lars finally realizes he wants to be with Margo, which he does in the end of the film. He finally found love with a real person instead of an inanimate object.
*Discuss the ways in which Gus (Lars's brother) changes because of Bianca's arrival.
-Gus changed in the form that he grew up. Although it hurt him, he was able to grow up and do what was best for his brother. He shifted from an arrogant view to a caring state of mind. Whereas at first he refused to go along with his brother’s state of mind, he then realized that it was best for Lars to go along, even if it was something he did not approve of.
*Elaborate on the metaphor that Lars is unknowingly making when he says the following to Bianca about the flowers given to her at church: "They're not real, so they'll last forever."
-This can represent what Bianca’s love represents towards him. Because Bianca is not real, her love will last forever. Lars’ mother died upon having him, therefore, he did not have a mother’s love. Because of his mother’s death, Gus left and his father did not give him the love he need. Therefore, Lars found Bianca to give him never-ending love.
*Discuss the following quote from Gus: "You grow up when you decide to do right -and what's right for everyone - even if it hurts."
-I feel this defined Gus’ journey while Bianca was part of their lives. Although he did not want to go along with Lars ideas, he did it, for his brother. He was able to grow up and do the right thing by helping Lars, although it hurt him.
Interesting analysis!!!!
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