Sumários
Final Test
6 Janeiro 2025, 12:30 • Rui Vitorino Azevedo
In today's class, students took the final test covering grammar, vocabulary, and short stories.
Mary and Max / Little Brother
18 Dezembro 2024, 12:30 • Rui Vitorino Azevedo
In today’s class, we analyzed the
main themes of the movie Mary and Max. We discussed the central theme of
friendship, focusing on the deep bond between Mary and Max despite their
differences. Other themes included loneliness and isolation, as both characters
experience profound solitude, and mental health, particularly Max's struggles
with Asperger's Syndrome and anxiety. We explored the importance of acceptance
and understanding, noting how both characters learn to embrace themselves and
each other. The portrayal of bullying and prejudice was examined through their
experiences, along with the complexities of family and relationships and their
impact on the characters. Lastly, we discussed empathy, compassion, and
overcoming adversity, highlighting how Mary and Max find strength and support
in their friendship.
We then
read and discussed Bruce Holland Rogers’ short story “Little Brother.” The
discussion focused on themes such as consumerism during Christmas, the
relationships between the mother and son, and between the son and the little
brother. We also analyzed some of the techniques used to create irony,
examining how these elements contribute to the story's deeper message.