Film Study Flashcards
Quotes and film techniques(symbols)
What is the significance of Rosie’s red shoes in the film?
They represent her free and fanciful spirit. Later, they mark the fact that she has been executed by the Gestapo.
What does dancing represent in the film?
Dancing represents pleasure in the face of adversity, relief when it is over, and hope for the future.
What is the significance of the rabbit in the film?
The rabbit is a symbol for Jojo’s inability to live up to his organization’s expectations for him, and of his cowardice.
What is the quote from the Gestapo agent Deetz?
“I love your blind Fanaticism.” This quote highlights the dangers of unquestioning loyalty and the consequences of blindly following an ideology.
What is the moral of the film?
Find Strength. Use Strength. This moral emphasizes the importance of standing up against oppression and fighting for what is right, even in the face of adversity.
What is the significance of the song “Jojo March” in the film?
It is a song sung by children and how it goes from a song which sounds cheerful and by the end of the movie, it becomes grim, darker. The song itself portrays the fact that War always has victims on both sides.
What is the quote from Rosie Betzler?
“Be a good boy, Jojo. Be a good boy.” This quote highlights Rosie’s love and concern for her son, as well as her desire for him to stay true to himself and not get caught up in the Nazi ideology.
What is the quote from Elsa Korr?
“You’re not a Nazi, Jojo. You’re a 10-year-old boy who likes to play with toys.” This quote emphasizes Elsa’s attempt to bring Jojo back to reality and make him see that he is just a child, and that the Nazi ideology is not something to be taken lightly.
What is the quote from Adolf Hitler (imaginary)?
“You’re the best, Jojo. You’re the best.” This quote highlights the absurdity of the Nazi ideology and the way it can be used to manipulate and control people, especially children.
Analyze how the plot twist of Elsa being a Jewish girl revealed an important idea about the theme of identity.
The plot twist of Elsa being a Jewish girl revealed the importance of not judging people based on their appearance or ideology. It showed that even someone who seems to be a part of the Nazi regime can have a different identity and beliefs. This twist highlights the theme of identity and how it can be complex and multifaceted. It also emphasizes the importance of empathy and understanding in breaking down stereotypes and prejudices.
Analyze how the plot twist of Rosie’s death revealed an important idea about the character of Jojo.
The plot twist of Rosie’s death revealed the importance of Jojo’s growth and development as a character. It showed that Jojo was capable of change and that he was not irredeemably tied to the Nazi ideology. This twist highlighted Jojo’s vulnerability and humanity, and emphasized the importance of empathy and compassion in the face of adversity.
Analyze the significance of the scene where Jojo is dancing in the beginning of the film.
This scene shows Jojo’s innocence and carefree nature, which contrasts with the harsh reality of the war. It also introduces the theme of dancing as a symbol of pleasure and hope.
Analyze the significance of the scene where Jojo sees Rosie’s red shoes in the beginning of the film.
This scene introduces the symbol of Rosie’s red shoes, which represents her free and fanciful spirit. It also foreshadows the tragic event of Rosie’s death and the impact it will have on Jojo.
Analyze the significance of the scene where Jojo meets the imaginary Hitler in the beginning of the film.
This scene introduces the theme of the absurdity of the Nazi ideology and how it can be used to manipulate and control people, especially children. It also shows Jojo’s vulnerability and susceptibility to the ideology.
