Discussion Questions for LA PASSION D’AUGUSTINE (2015) by Dr. Lively

nbrow152 — 2025-04-09 02:37:01 UTC

Watch the film here (or on Amazon Prime/Tubi): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJ86Kobv4VU&t=2262s

nbrow152 — 2025-04-23 13:41:59 UTC

1. Listen to them speak: what do you notice about the rhythm? About the intonation? Differing accents?

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2. How do the characters' relationships to both English and French reflect the tension between maintaining a distinct Québécois identity and integrating with the broader Canadian or global culture?

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3. How does Alice’s journey through the film represent a shifting cultural landscape, particularly in terms of women’s roles and opportunities in Quebec?

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4. How does the music connect the characters to both their religious beliefs and Quebecois traditions? How does it reflect the intersection of faith and culture?

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5. How does the film reflect the significant societal shifts in the broader Quebecois society through the perspectives of its characters? How do the characters react to this broader cultural transformation, particularly in relation to the role of religion and education?

nbrow152 — 2025-04-23 13:43:02 UTC

6. What do religious symbols (school, music, religious artifacts) represent about the values and cultural heritage of the characters in the story?

nbrow152 — 2025-04-23 13:43:13 UTC

7. The film presents a clash between traditional ways of life (symbolized by Augustine’s values and methods) and the changing societal norms (embodied by her daughter’s more progressive ideas). How do the characters' practices—such as teaching methods, religious rituals, and the management of the school—demonstrate this tension between tradition and change?

nbrow152 — 2025-04-23 13:43:25 UTC

8. Augustine's journey is also a reflection of the evolving role of women in Quebec society. How do the perspectives on gender roles and women's place in both the church and society change from the older to the younger generations? How do these perspectives inform Augustine’s choices about her future and the future of the school?