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AZanchin - Questions about 'Anna and the king'
by ALZanchin - (2009-02-24)
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      1. Who is the speaking voice?

 

The speaking voice is the Mongkut's older son: Chulalongkom.

 

     2.Why did the director chose that narrative technique?

 

Chulalongkom, being the older son and the future king, assists to all the events that happen, he represents the neutral figure of a child, so the director chose he as the speaking voice to introduce the happenings as they happened.

 

     3. Which are the three main topics?

  • - SIAMESE TRADITION
  • - CONFLICTS BETWEEN CULTURES
  • - LOVE

     4. What calls the death of the two lovers?

       

        Lady Tuptim, induced by the love for a young man: Balat, violates the law, that implies her and

        her's   boyfriend death.

 

     5. Why did the king let the two lovers die?

 

  The king lets the two lovers die because of his authoritarian figure, he has to respect the taw of his country.

 

  1. What is the most important message of the film?

         ‘tradition should not be followed blindly, without

          thought or  examination'