Karin's ESL PartyLand/Copyright 1999 by
Karin M. Cintron
Reproducible for Classroom Use
Bonnie and Clyde/Arthur Penn
(1967)
After You Watch: Discussion
Questions
- In what ways does the movie illustrate the following themes?
What message(s) does the film suggest for each? Remember, you should cite specific
scenes/situations from the movie to support your answer: poverty, social class,
independence, rebellion against authority, sex and power, violence, the media, and the
changing role of women.
- In what ways are Bonnie and Clyde portrayed as heroes? What were some
of their personality traits? Why does this movie portray them so sympathetically?
- The real Bonnie and Clyde were not as beautiful as their movie
counterparts. How would your identification with them be different if they looked like
"ordinary folks"?
- What is the role of the Kodak camera? Why are they always taking
pictures?
- What did you like about this movie? What did you dislike? Once again,
support your statements with specific scenes/situations from the film.
