Katherine Watson lands her dream job as an art teacher at the prestigious all-girls Wellesley College. However, her liberal views are out of place in the conservative 1950s. She not only butts heads with college administrators who object to progressive ideas, but also with some ultraconservative students who firmly believe a woman’s role is to be a wife and mother. However…………
Task Write about the character, Katherine Watson (Julia Roberts), in the movie, "Mona Lisa Smile." 1. What "stereotype" Watson represents. 2. The in-depth vision of the character, beyond the stereotype … What might be the underlying conflicts, ideology, etc..?
3. The connection between the stereotypes that represent the 1950s and the stereotypes that represent 2011. Are they similar? Have they changed? 4. Look at the following names. They are some of the girls in the film. Describe the role they represent. Add a picture of each one. Connie baker Betty Warren Professor Dunbar Giselle Levy Joan Brandwyn Nancy Abbey 5. Which genre would you say the film is? 6. What is your opinion about the film?