What different examples of immigrants do we see in the film?
What are the differences between them? Think about Eilis’s experience and the men she serves at Christmas.
How do Eilis’ letters home help structure the film? How do they
help to interest the audience? What do they reveal about both characters? What is left unsaid?
Why does Eilis move to America? What has changed about
Ireland when she returns? Do you think she ultimately makes the
right decision?
What colours do you associate with the setting of America and Ireland in the film? What impression of place do these colours give you? Why do you think the way in which each place is represented changes?
What do you associate with the term immigration? What motivates people to move to new countries?
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