• Why do you think a wide shot is used as Bob and Tiny Tim walk up the street?
• What special celebration do you think it is and why? What can you infer from the clip to support your views?
• What time of day do you think this scene is set? Why do you think that?
• Do you think Bob and Tiny Tim are happy or sad as they walk down the street? Why do you think that?
• Compare the colours used outside the house with inside. Do you think they help to set the scene? Why?
• Are Mr Kratchit’s family happy to see him? Why do you think that?
• Does Mrs Kratchit like Mr Scrooge? Why do you think that?
• Do you agree or disagree with her?
• If you were Mr Scrooge, what might you do after seeing the Kratchits at Christmas dinner?

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• When George realises all of his friends and family have come to offer money, however do you think he felt?
• Why do you think they offered to help him?
• What special time of year is?
• What clues can you find from the clip to help support your answer?
• Why do you think the man with the glasses hesitates before putting his money in the pot?
• e What do you think Harry’s job is?
• The note from Clarence said, “No man is a failure who has friends.” What do you think that means?
• The director often uses close up shots of George and his family in this scene. Why do you think they have done that?

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• How does the director’s use of colour in this clip make you feel? What do you think about his use of colour?
• When Susan approaches Santa, the director makes the viewer think they are her by using a clever camera shot. Why do you think he chose to do that?
• Where do you think this particular clip is taking place?
• When Susan is talking to Santa, the camera focuses on Mr Bedford. Why do you think the director used that shot?
• Do you think Susan believes he is the real Santa?
• Why do you think the soundtrack changes slightly when Susan tells Santa she doesn’t have a Dad anymore? Do you think this is effective?

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• How does the director’s use of colour set the scene for introducing the two dogs?
• How do you think the donkey feels when he sees these animals? Are there any clues in the clip?
• Why do you think the director uses a single light when the soldier enters?
• The music begins to change as the soldier searches for Mary. Why do you think this is? Do you think it is effective?
• The director uses a low angle shot when donkey Is kicked to the ground. Why do you think he uses this?
• The mood of the music changes as all the animals appear. Why do you think this is?
• The last we see of the soldier is his helmet falling to the ground. What can we infer happened to him?

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• The Grinch What do you think the girl is doing with the two ladies?
  Does the director’s use of colour set the scene well?
• Why do you think the director chose a wide shot when we see the babies arriving?
  How does the director’s use of colour help the viewer to determine what time of day it is?
• Do you think the director’s use of flashback is effective? Why/why not?
• When baby Grinch arrives, he gets stuck in a tree and is very sad. He can see everyone inside and they appear to be very happy.
  These are two very contrasting shots. Do you think they help set the scene for the Grinch’s life so far? Why?
• We see flashbacks from the Grinch’s childhood. Why do you think the director shows us these?

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