Before watching
The curious case of Benjamin Button is inspired by a quote by Mark Twain:
“It is a pity that the best part of life comes at the the beginning and the worst part at the end.”
What do you think that means? Discuss it with your partner. Do you agree? Why?
While watching activities
After watching
- What would you do if you were Benjamin Button?
- Would you change the end of the story? What would it be?
Writing assignment: Choose option 1 or 2
Option 1
Think of the main events in Benjamin´s life, use your imagination to make up for the details you don’t know. Write his autobiography starting as follows (around 100 words): My name’s Benjamin, Benjamin Button, and I was born under unusual circumstances…
Option 2
Write a film review judging the good and bad things that you liked about the movie (around 100 words).