Beasts of the Southern Wild

Question 1

BotSW ideologies

Answer 1

• Challenges dominant ideologies about society (living in poverty)
• Marxist ideas about capitalism (work and money)
• Capitalism is evil and controlling
• The strong female lead character represents individuality, confident, challenging female stereotypes
• Traditional gender roles (teacher, prostitute, cooks)

Question 2

BotSW - “Limitations are motivating forces for us”

Answer 2

Michael Gottwald (producer)

Question 3

BotSW extra points

Answer 3

Use of magical realism helps metaphorically picture the real threats Hushpuppy experiences
Aurochs represent fear and danger, once they bow down to her she has conquered her own fate

Question 4

BotSW narrative

Answer 4

Binary Opposites

• Outsiders vs Society
• Levee and Bathtub

Question 5

Obama quote

Answer 5

“A natural disaster that became a man-made one - a failure of the government to look out for its citizens”

Question 6

BotSW Key Sequences

Answer 6

Opening

Ending