Hollywood films in general are pro-pie-in-the-sky dreams, and Sabrina is no exception. Sabrina dreams of love. Linus dreams of financial mergers and money and the benefits of industrial oomph.
Nobody's dream comes out quite as they thought it would, though; every hope and plan ends up with a twist. Sabrina is Cinderella, but the fairy godmother delivers her to Prince Charming's older bro.
Questions about Dreams, Hopes, and Plans
- Would Sabrina be happier if her dreams about David had come true? Why or why not?
- David doesn't get to have his dream come true. Is that seen as sad in the film? Should it be?
- Are Linus' dreams for his business virtuous dreams, or are they best abandoned? Explain your answer.
Chew on This
Take a peek at these thesis statements. Agree or disagree?
In Sabrina, dreams come true.
In Sabrina, you learn that you don't always get what you want… but if you try sometimes, you might just get what you need.