Bring on the tough stuff. There’s not just one right answer.
- Is Pinocchio a likable and/or relatable protagonist? Explain your answer.
- How do animators express characters' emotional or mental states? Compare and contrast the techniques used.
- Based on close readings, how do the film's songs relate to its plot?
- What will Jiminy do after the events of the film? Will he stay with Pinocchio?
- How does the film visually signify whether a character is a hero or villain? Are there any characters who are ambiguous in this way?
- Does Pinocchio deserve his humanity? Explain your answer.
- How does the Disney film differ from the book version? What do these differences say about the societies and eras in which they were made?
- Are there any religious ideas present in Pinocchio? If so, what are they?