Themes (Junior Cert English): Flashcards
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A central theme in Hunt for the Wilderpeople
A central theme in Hunt for the Wilderpeople
Family and belonging
Ricky's background before Bella & Hec
Ricky's background before Bella & Hec
Spent much of his life in foster care
How Bella makes Ricky feel for first time
How Bella makes Ricky feel for first time
At home, safe and loved
What film shows family is not just about
What film shows family is not just about
Blood relations
Hec's initial feeling about caring for Ricky
Hec's initial feeling about caring for Ricky
Resentment of the responsibility
What Hec's haiku captures about their bond
What Hec's haiku captures about their bond
Simplicity and fulfilment
Nature's role in the film
Nature's role in the film
Significant role as a healing force
What challenges in wild force Ricky & Hec to do
What challenges in wild force Ricky & Hec to do
Grow and adapt
What wilderness helps Ricky shed
What wilderness helps Ricky shed
His 'gangster' persona
How nature helps Hec emotionally
How nature helps Hec emotionally
Confront his past and open up
Paula's job role in film
Paula's job role in film
Child services officer
Paula's approach to her work
Paula's approach to her work
Overly strict and focused on rules
Paula's motto
Paula's motto
No child left behind
How authorities' pursuit is portrayed
How authorities' pursuit is portrayed
Relentless and impersonal
Film's message about social services needed
Film's message about social services needed
More compassionate approach prioritising well-being