Precious / Push Questions

Choose at least 3 (or more for extra credit) questions and post responses on your blog! You can use evidence from both the movie and/or the novel.

1. What type of person do you believe Precious is? Based on the circumstances in her life, what would you expect from Precious?

2. What about Precious' character leads her to overcome her situation and not be complacent?

3. Is Precious a movie about what we all can overcome or is it merely an examination of one girl's life and circumstances? Why?

4. Can you relate to Precious or her life? In what ways?

5. The book and movie are virtually free of men. What message does this send you about roles of men and women in Precious' life?

6. What are the roles of men and women, fathers and mothers, sisters and brothers, and friends in your life?

7. What is the role you play in other people's lives?

Answer all 3 of the following questions:
1. Did Precious' story make you think about what your role is to those around you, no matter how well you know them? Do you feel a responsibility to assist others?

2. Like the investment of time that BluRain makes in Precious, what investment have you made in someone's life? If you haven't made that investment, what is stopping you?

3. Has someone made the investment in you? Who?