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Instructions: Watch the film Wonder and answer the following questions. Use specific scenes and dialogue from the film to support your answers. 4. Inferences Question: How does Via's relationship with her brother Auggie affect her own experiences at school? Provide examples from the film.
Time Stamp: 00:50:00 - 01:10:00
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Time Stamp: 00:50:00 - 01:10:00
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In the film "Wonder," Via's relationship with her brother Auggie significantly impacts her experiences at school, shaping her social interactions and emotional wellbeing. One crucial scene within the time stamp of 00:50:00 to 01:10:00 highlights this dynamic.
In this segment, we see the challenges that Via faces while navigating her life as a student. Her loyalty to Auggie often leads her to prioritize him over her own needs. For instance, when she talks to her friends about Auggie, she expresses feelings of protectiveness and concern, revealing the weight of responsibility she carries as his sister. This burden can lead to moments of social isolation for Via. She struggles to connect with her friends, largely because much of her emotional energy is directed towards Auggie and the challenges he faces at school.
One specific scene that underscores this is when Via overhears her friends making plans that exclude her. She’s torn between wanting to be just a regular teenager and the protective role she feels compelled to play for Auggie. This moment emphasizes the conflict in her life: the desire for independence versus her deep-rooted commitment to her brother.
Additionally, in another poignant moment, when Auggie is feeling down about school, Via reassures him and speaks with pride about who he is, showing how deeply her love for him influences her own self-identity. Her conversations about Auggie with her friends often serve to deflect attention from herself, as she emphasizes Auggie’s struggles rather than her own, reflecting the emotional sacrifices she makes.
Through these experiences, Via learns resilience but also grapples with feelings of resentment and longing for her own space and recognition. The intertwining of her life with Auggie's amplifies her experiences at school, showcasing the deep bond they share while also highlighting the challenges that come with being a sibling to someone with unique difficulties.
In this segment, we see the challenges that Via faces while navigating her life as a student. Her loyalty to Auggie often leads her to prioritize him over her own needs. For instance, when she talks to her friends about Auggie, she expresses feelings of protectiveness and concern, revealing the weight of responsibility she carries as his sister. This burden can lead to moments of social isolation for Via. She struggles to connect with her friends, largely because much of her emotional energy is directed towards Auggie and the challenges he faces at school.
One specific scene that underscores this is when Via overhears her friends making plans that exclude her. She’s torn between wanting to be just a regular teenager and the protective role she feels compelled to play for Auggie. This moment emphasizes the conflict in her life: the desire for independence versus her deep-rooted commitment to her brother.
Additionally, in another poignant moment, when Auggie is feeling down about school, Via reassures him and speaks with pride about who he is, showing how deeply her love for him influences her own self-identity. Her conversations about Auggie with her friends often serve to deflect attention from herself, as she emphasizes Auggie’s struggles rather than her own, reflecting the emotional sacrifices she makes.
Through these experiences, Via learns resilience but also grapples with feelings of resentment and longing for her own space and recognition. The intertwining of her life with Auggie's amplifies her experiences at school, showcasing the deep bond they share while also highlighting the challenges that come with being a sibling to someone with unique difficulties.
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