Film Analysis (Elements of Prose)

In partial fulfillment for

English 9

Name: Heidy Reposposa Date: Dec:8,2022

Grade and Section: Grade9 Aquamarine

Teacher:Marco Villarosa

Answer the following guide questions:

1. Who are the characters in the story (20 points)

1.2 Characterize and discuss their roles.

 (teddie Salazar)-the eldest sister of a salazar family and a housekeeper in spain and working
at the bar
 (Bobbie salazar )-The second child of a salazar family and she is the valivictoian of their
school and the brightess one
 (Alex Salazar)-The third child she is the second derictor of the movei called sana sisikat din si
sisa
 (Gabbie Salazar)- the 4 child she the second hand of their mother
 (Grace Salazar)- she the mother of a salazar family
 (Cj Salazar)- he is the youngest brother
 (Tristan)- bobbei’s fianceé
 (Tottie marie)- the housekeeper of a salazar family
 (Manang)- the housekeeper of a salazar family
 (Honey boy Bayag)- princess’s father
 (Jeanette Bayag)- princess ‘s mother
 (Princess Bayag)- Cj’s fianceé

2. Enumerate the setting(s) of the film and discuss the key happenings in each setting. (20
points)

 Teddie the eldest, is a laid off teacher secretly working as a waitress and
housekeeper in Madrid; the second sister Bobbie works as a corporate
communications manager in New York and is living with her boyfriend
Tristan and his daughter

3. What is the central theme of the movie? (10 points)

 ThisThis is a drama comedy of family relationships; of siblings who have

grown together, apart and what it takes to make them grow together
again; of love and forgiveness; and the acknowledgment of one's family.

4. What is the atmosphere/tone of the movie? (10 points)

“Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying,

sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are going or learning to do.” –
Edson Arantes do Nascimento – Pelé
 Film Analysis (Elements of Prose)

In partial fulfillment for

English 9


5. What are the conflicts of the movie? (20 points)
5.2. Identify external conflict(s)
5.3. Identify internal conflict(s)
 This family drama takes sibling rivalry to a whole new level as the Salazar
sisters try to best one another, all while balancing their disgust against
the idea of their beloved brother getting married to a woman they
believe is beneath his level.
 Teddie keeps the truth that she is far from the successful person her
mom wants her to be
Bobbie struggles saying yes to her boyfriend’s marriage proposal as she
confronts the rift she had with her sister Alex
Alex becomes overly insecure and possessive of Chad, her long-term
boyfriend, and
Gabbie’s resentment about being left behind and being unappreciated
by their mom also surfaces. CJ tries to juggle his responsibilities to his
family and his future bride.

6. Following the Plot triangle; arrange the flow of the story from exposition to the
denouement. (20 points)
*Follow the format given.
 Exposition – The 4 sister ask god that
they would have a youngest brother
so that their parents would not be
separated
 Rising Action – And after a few yrs the
children grew up so fast the Salazar’s
family , and gabie called her sister
because their youngest brother was
getting married
 Climax – where teddie confessed
about her real situation in spain
 Falling Action – And after Teddie told the truth about her real situation in spain, they were
all crying because of what happened thn they blamed each other but after that they made
uo together
 Denouement – after that the bayagsl's family died a grandfather and the salazar family
went to the funeral to ask for forgiveness and after asking for forgiveness jeonet was crying
because the dresses she made for the wedding were not used cj and princess but bobbie
said that it is not good because there is a wedding to be held, and what Bobbe meant was
the wedding of her and tristan and that's where the story ends after the wedding they lived
happily ever after

“Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying,

sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are going or learning to do.” –
Edson Arantes do Nascimento – Pelé
 Film Analysis (Elements of Prose)

In partial fulfillment for

English 9

7. *Additional point (you may / may not answer the question) What is your take on the
story? How does it imply to you or to your life?

 It gives us a realistic depiction of sisterhood

 The actresses successfully played off of each other, which created this authentic
bond between their characters. We clearly see the roles each sister plays in their
family, with Gabbie being the peacemaker for example.

“Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying,

sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are going or learning to do.” –
Edson Arantes do Nascimento – Pelé