🎬 Part 1: Character Analysis & Cultural Identity

1. Which character in the film best represents the struggle between traditional Māori values and modern New Zealand society?

Ruthless

Hibiscus

Their mother

Their father

2. Explain how the film portrays the challenges faced by Māori youth in maintaining their cultural identity. Use specific examples from the movie.

3. Character Role-Play: You are Hibiscus speaking to a friend about your relationship with your brother. Write what you would say about how your different approaches to life affect your family.

4. Which themes are most prominent in the film? (Select all that apply)

Family loyalty and conflict

Cultural identity and belonging

Economic inequality

Urban vs rural life

Intergenerational differences

📅 Part 2: Historical Timeline & Social Change

5. Create a timeline mapping key historical events in New Zealand that relate to the social issues presented in the film. Include at least 4 events and explain their connection to the movie's themes.

Event 1: Year: _______ Event: _________________________________

Event 2: Year: _______ Event: _________________________________

Event 3: Year: _______ Event: _________________________________

Event 4: Year: _______ Event: _________________________________

6. How do the historical events you identified above help explain the social challenges faced by the characters in the film?

🤔 Part 3: Critical Analysis & Modern Connections

7. Role-Play Scenario: You are a social worker meeting with the family. What advice would you give them to help bridge the gap between the brothers while respecting their cultural heritage?

8. Compare the social issues shown in the film to challenges facing Māori communities in New Zealand today. What has changed and what remains the same?

9. If you were to create a sequel to this film set in 2024, what modern issues would you explore and why?