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Homework Assignment Jan 2023 CAE

The homework assignment asks students to write a 300-350 word essay discussing themes from the film Gran Torino by Clint Eastwood. Specifically, the essay should consider what the Gran Torino represents to Walt Kowalski, the prevailing attitude of modern urban white people, and what manners "Toad" learned from his friendship with Walt.

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Homework Assignment Jan 2023 CAE

The homework assignment asks students to write a 300-350 word essay discussing themes from the film Gran Torino by Clint Eastwood. Specifically, the essay should consider what the Gran Torino represents to Walt Kowalski, the prevailing attitude of modern urban white people, and what manners "Toad" learned from his friendship with Walt.

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Homework assignment Jan 2023

Write a short essay (300-350 words) about the film Gran Torino by Clint Eastwood.
Consider these questions to be discussed and explained in the essay.

a) Why the Grand Torino is so relevant for Walt Kowalski? What does it represent for him?

b) What is the prevailing attitude of modern urban white people?

c) What manners did “Toad” learn during his friendship with Walt?

d)What feature did Walt recognize when he said “It is incredible that I have more in common with these
people than with my own family”?

g) What does Walt mean when he has Trey scolded about mingling and calling “bros” to a street gang?

e) What does Sue Lor mean when the following dialogue happens? What features of behavior and
mindset is she hinting at in Walt?

‘Sue Lor: My father was conservative.

Walt: I am also conservative.

Sue Lor: Yes, but you’re an American”

f) How does Walt use to approach women whom he finds attractive? Is he aggressive, playful, or
sarcastic?

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