Ms. Gokturk                                                                            NAME: _________________

Mythology

 

Little Otik (Bringing Up Baby)

 

Little Otik is a modern remake of a Czech fairytale.  While very different from our other tales, it does follow some of the same patterns.  Please answer the following questions after you have finished the film.

 

  1. How does this story address the theme of rebellion against nature?

 

 

 

  1. Describe how consumption/eating/gluttony/cannibalism appear in the story and drive the plot.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. What patterns do you see occurring in the story? 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. How does this story’s “monster” differ from Hansel and Gretel’s witch or Little Thumb’s ogre?

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. What dark fears/anxiety does this story address? Use specifics from the film to support your response.

 

 

 

 

  1. Would you declare the story has a happy or unhappy ending? Choose a position and support with evidence.