Themes (Junior Cert English): Quizzes
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What are described as central themes in Hunt for the Wilderpeople?
What are described as central themes in Hunt for the Wilderpeople?
Family and belonging
What is Ricky's background before being placed with Bella and Hec?
What is Ricky's background before being placed with Bella and Hec?
Spent much of his life in foster care
Who says 'He's home now. He'll be OK.'?
Who says 'He's home now. He'll be OK.'?
Bella
According to the film, what is family not just about?
According to the film, what is family not just about?
Blood relations
What is Hec's initial attitude towards caring for Ricky?
What is Hec's initial attitude towards caring for Ricky?
He resents the responsibility
Which quote shows Ricky's belief in loyalty and connection?
Which quote shows Ricky's belief in loyalty and connection?
'We stick together; we're family'
What role does nature play in the film?
What role does nature play in the film?
Emotional & psychological healing
What does the natural world help Ricky shed?
What does the natural world help Ricky shed?
His 'gangster' persona
What does nature provide for personal growth?
What does nature provide for personal growth?
Space & simplicity for reflection
How is Paula, the child services officer, depicted?
How is Paula, the child services officer, depicted?
Overly strict & focused on rules
What is Paula's motto?
What is Paula's motto?
'No child left behind'
What does Ricky's outburst reveal about the foster care system?
What does Ricky's outburst reveal about the foster care system?
His deep frustration with it