opening scene

Question 1

Shawshank Setting

Answer 1

The film takes place in an all-male prison, highlighting the brutal and dehumanizing effects of incarceration.

Question 2

Human Depravity in Shawshank

Answer 2

The story exposes how people are capable of cold-blooded murder without remorse.

Question 3

Absence of Hope in Shawshank

Answer 3

The prison environment is filled with despair, where prisoners lose all hope for freedom or redemption.

Question 4

Breaking Down in Prison

Answer 4

When prisoners first arrive, they often break down emotionally due to the harsh realities of the prison.

Question 5

Loss of Hope in Shawshank

Answer 5

Living without hope leads to the destruction of a person’s spirit and soul in the harsh prison system.

Question 6

Hope through Friendship in Shawshank

Answer 6

Despite the oppressive environment, Red and Andy develop a meaningful friendship that fosters hope.

Question 7

Invisible Coat of Hope

Answer 7

Andy uses hope as a survival mechanism, walking around as if shielded by an invisible coat from the negativity around him.

Question 8

Shawshank Violence

Answer 8

Violence in Shawshank is used to control and dehumanize the prisoners, stripping them of their humanity.

Question 9

Theme of Hope in 1980s Ireland

Answer 9

In the 1980s, Ireland struggles with realizing the hopes set out in the 1916 Proclamation of equality and prosperity.

Question 10

Harsh Irish Weather

Answer 10

The weather, described as ‘November winds,’ symbolizes the bleak, oppressive environment of 1980s Ireland.

Question 11

Eileen’s Pessimism

Answer 11

Eileen’s remark about life being unfair reflects the pervasive negativity and hopelessness in their lives.

Question 12

Respite from Harsh Reality

Answer 12

The characters experience brief moments of relief, but the harshness of life soon returns.

Question 13

Bill Furlong’s Acts of Kindness

Answer 13

Bill Furlong, despite his limited resources, shares hope through small acts of kindness to those in need.

Question 14

Unmarried Mother Stigma

Answer 14

Unmarried mothers in 1980s Ireland face societal rejection and judgment for deviating from the strict Catholic moral code.

Question 15

Mrs. Wilson’s Support

Answer 15

Mrs. Wilson provides a lifeline to Bill’s unmarried mother, offering support and hope despite societal rejection.

Question 16

Furlong’s Love for Children

Answer 16

Bill Furlong’s love for his children represents hope for a better future, passing on positive values.

Question 17

Stigma in Sive

Answer 17

Sive introduces a world where unmarried women are ostracized, and love within families is overshadowed by bitterness.

Question 18

Bitterness in Family Relationships

Answer 18

In Sive, family relationships are tainted by resentment, particularly between Nanna and Mena.

Question 19

Liam’s Love for Sive

Answer 19

Liam Scuab’s love for Sive represents a beacon of hope, offering optimism in a bleak environment.

Question 20

Sive’s Potential

Answer 20

Sive, as a young woman, is portrayed as having beauty and intelligence, symbolizing hope for a brighter future.

Question 21

Poverty’s Impact on Family in Sive

Answer 21

In Sive, poverty drives families to harsh, desperate actions, eroding love and compassion.

Question 22

Hope for Change in Sive

Answer 22

Despite the overwhelming poverty, there are hints of change, symbolizing that hope is not entirely lost.

Question 23

Title

Answer 23

Definition

Question 24

1916 Proclamation in Context

Answer 24

The reference to the 1916 Proclamation raises hopes for equality and prosperity, but this hope quickly fades in the harsh realities of 1980s Ireland, Shawshank, and Sive.

Question 25

Shawshank Depravity

Answer 25

In Shawshank, we meet characters capable of ruthless, remorseless murder, highlighting the brutal environment of the prison.

Question 26

Sive’s Poverty

Answer 26

*Sive* introduces a world of relentless poverty, where survival is difficult, and the kitchen is poorly furnished.

Question 27

1980s Wexford

Answer 27

1980s Wexford is stripped of optimism, characterized by bleak weather and difficult living conditions.

Question 28

Cruelty of Man

Answer 28

All three stories reveal the cruelty of man’s connection with others, such as societal rejection and violence in Shawshank and Sive.

Question 29

Bill Furlong’s Rejection

Answer 29

Bill Furlong’s mother is rejected by her family when they learn of her pregnancy outside marriage, illustrating societal cruelty.

Question 30

Shawshank Violence

Answer 30

In Shawshank, Hadley’s violent actions lead to a prisoner’s death, with no help available, highlighting the inhumanity of the system.

Question 31

Sive’s Destructive Family

Answer 31

The family in *Sive* is torn apart by bitterness, such as when Nanna expresses dissatisfaction with Mena’s marriage.

Question 32

Acts of Kindness in Small Things

Answer 32

In *Small Things Like These*, acts of kindness, like Mrs. Wilson helping Bill, show how hope can be nurtured even in harsh circumstances.

Question 33

Hope as a Survival Mechanism in Shawshank

Answer 33

Andy in Shawshank uses hope as a survival mechanism, symbolized by his 'invisible coat' shielding him from negativity.

Question 34

Brooke’s Care for Jake

Answer 34

In Shawshank, Brooke expresses hope through nurturing the broken bird Jake, symbolizing care and survival amidst adversity.

Question 35

Poverty’s Effect on Kindness in Sive

Answer 35

In *Sive*, Mena’s desperation and fear of poverty lead her to act without compassion, even willing to sell a child for money.

Question 36

Liam’s Love for Sive

Answer 36

In *Sive*, Liam’s love for Sive provides hope and support, offering encouragement in a world filled with hardship.

Question 37

Bill Furlong’s Small Acts of Kindness

Answer 37

Bill Furlong believes that small acts of kindness, like giving a child some change, can make life worthwhile and foster hope.

Question 38

Mrs. Wilson’s Role in Fostering Hope

Answer 38

Mrs. Wilson in *Small Things Like These* acts as a force of hope, showing kindness and providing support to Bill as he grows.

Question 39

Andy’s Invisible Coat of Hope

Answer 39

In Shawshank, Andy uses hope as a shield, walking through the prison as though protected by an 'invisible coat.'

Question 40

Seeds of Friendship in Shawshank

Answer 40

The friendship between Red and Andy grows from the beginning of Shawshank, creating hope and solidarity.

Question 41

Liam Scuab’s Support for Sive

Answer 41

Liam Scuab’s support and love for Sive in *Sive* acts as a reminder of the power of human connection in fostering hope.

Question 42

Hope through Human Connection

Answer 42

Hope in all three stories is driven by human connections—whether it’s Bill Furlong’s kindness, Andy’s survival, or Liam’s love for Sive.

Question 43

Hope as a Driving Force

Answer 43

Hope, though small, is a sustaining force in all three stories, providing moments of light amidst darkness and oppression.

Question 44

Power of Love in *Sive*

Answer 44

Liam’s love for Sive in *Sive* represents hope and support, offering a sense of possibility in an otherwise bleak environment.

Question 45

Hope’s Sustaining Power

Answer 45

Despite bleak surroundings, hope persists as a sustaining force, whether through small acts of kindness, love, or survival mechanisms.