Blog #12

Contents
1) explanation of comparison and contrast paper
2) watch the film (From up on Poppy Hill)
NEXT WEEK----Discussion of film 
Discussion leaders -EM, Nick, Ethelyn, and Anthony have to ready for questions 

Homework is
1) Blog entry #12 -answer the following questions about film (from up on poppy hill) 

From up on Poppy Hill (Kokurikozaka Kara):  histrorical background-May－June, 1964, (year of Tokyo Olympic) Showa period

1. Considering Nemawashi, what aspects did you seen in the film? Explain that and write the reasons why you think so.

2. Nemawashi and Sudan ishiki have deep connections. Use the one citation from the textbook and explain it.

3. Considering Sempai and Kohai, what are the relationships between Umi (Mel) and Syun?

4. Do you think the clubhouse embodied wabi sabi? why or why not?

5. What was the significance of the scene where Umi, Shiro, and Syun, wait for the head of the company in regards to otogibanashi? Was was the significance of the way Umi acted in relation to the others?

6. Why did Miyazaki (directer) make Umi and Syun think they were brotherand sister later to find out they weren't actually related. Which value does this represent?

7. How did the clubhouse serve as nemawashi?

8.  Was Umi’s grandmother a good example of Ryosaikenbo? Cite textbook one time and explain the reasons why do you think so.

9.  With the strong women that Umi has around her do you think she will develop into a good example of Ryosikenbo?

10.  Movie---What is the relationship between Shiro Mizunuma(school president) 's sister and Hokuto (doctor)?
11. What do you think about this film? Answer this comparing your personal perspective and experiences.