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Questions about Anna and the King
by FCamuffo - (2009-03-08)
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·         Who is the speaking voice in the film?

The speaking voice is the king's oldest son.

 

·         Why did the director choose that narrative technique?

I think the director chose it because the boy is the future king and therefore he is the future of Siam.

 

·         SIAM, SIAMESE TRADITIONS, CONFLICTS BETWEEN CULTURES, CONCUBINES, COLONIZATION, LOVE, MURDER, DEATH OF LOVED ONES, GRIEVING, BETRAYAL, COURAGE.

Which of these topics are the most important three?

  • Conflicts between cultures
  • Love
  • Betrayal
     ·         Where does tragedy come from in this film?

          Tragedy happens when Tuptim and her lover are killed.

 

·         Why did the king leave the two lovers die?

As Anna disagreed in public to their punishment, the king had not to show himself week: he had to take a position, the position that follows his tradition, even if he would not have wanted to kill the lovers.