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2. What does Frankie need (internal motivation)? (8 points): Note: This should be a
single word
Peace
-- -- -- CRITICAL!!! Stop here and copy your #2 answer above into the #7a answer
below. -- -- --
NOTE: Connect wants to wants (1 3) and needs to needs (2 4) – don’t mix them
up.
3. What stops Frankie from getting what he wants (external conflict)? (8 points)
His daughter does not respond to his letters.
Willie left for another manager.
Maggie did not follow his rule:”always protect yourself”.
4. What stops Frankie from getting what he needs (internal conflict)? (8 points)
Frankie cannot forgive himself for Mrs. Scrap eye, for not talking with his daughter and for
keeping Maggie alive, he blames himself for all this and does not have peace.
Based on the elements presented to you in the film: (40 points – yes, 40 – that’s
not a typo)
5. What happens to Frankie after Maggie dies and he leaves the hospital at the very end of
the film?
After Maggie dies Frankie left and never came back to the gym. Nobody knows
where Frankie is. Eddie Scrap hopes that Frankie will find forgiveness and peace
whenever Frankie is. When Maggie showed to Frankie the Ira’s Roadside Diner,
Frankie tried lemon pie and said that: “know I’m ready to go to Heaven”. Last
shot of the film shows Frankie at the Ira’s Roadside Diner, the place that he could
find what he needed –Peace.
c. Kicker description: Mr. Scrap tells Maggie that Frankie may not be the one who
will take her to championship.
d. Kicker time: 62:14 min.
e. Plot point 2 description: “The Blue Bear” hits Maggie after the round is over,
(Maggie did not expect that kick and did not protect herself) Maggie falls and
breaks her neck.
Movie Analysis: Million Dollar Baby
f. Plot point 2 time: 92:13 min.
Remember: This is how the character overcame the answer to number 4 above – an
ACTION.
b. Cause: protecting those you love will give you peace.
WARNING! Do not explain. Only place you answer to #7a and #7b together into a sentence
that succinctly communicates the point of the film. Word count target? 15 words or
fewer.
c. Theme (value+cause): Peace prevails when you strive to protect your loved ones.