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What lesson does Will learn by the end of the film?
Stories live on after a person’s death
What does Edward say about his life?
I was a big fish in a small pond.
What kind of fish does Edward claim to have caught as a boy?
The biggest fish in the river/Catfish
What does Will name his son?
Edward
What kind of storytelling technique does Big Fish use?
Nonlinear narrative
What is the name of Edward’s doctor?
Dr. Bennett
What literary genre best describes Big Fish?
Magical realism
What does Spectre symbolize?
The illusion of perfection and the dangers of staying stagnant/settling down
What does the witch’s eye symbolize?
Fate and the idea that knowing one’s future changes nothing
What is the main conflict between Edward and Will?
Fact vs. fiction
What major theme does Big Fish explore?
The power of storytelling
What is different about the funeral guests compared to Edward’s stories?
They are real but slightly less fantastical
Who attends Edward’s funeral?
The real-life versions of his mythical characters
What happens when Will takes Edward to the river?
He "becomes" the big fish and swims away
What does Edward request at his death?
To be taken to the river
What final story does Will tell his father on his deathbed?
That Edward transforms into a big fish
What realization does Will come to about his father’s stories?
They contain hidden truths
What happens to Edward as the film progresses?
He becomes terminally ill
Why is Will frustrated with his father?
He believes Edward’s stories are exaggerated lies
What does Will Bloom do for a living?
He’s a journalist
What mythical creatures does Edward encounter while escaping Korea?
Siamese twin singers
What war does Edward fight in?
The Korean War
How does Edward defeat Don Price?
He outsmarts him and wins Sandra’s love/ he doesn't fight back and takes a beating
What obstacle does Edward face when courting Sandra?
She is engaged to Don Price
What color are the daffodils?
Yellow
What does Edward do to win Sandra’s heart?
He plants an entire field of daffodils
What secret does Amos reveal to Edward after a fight?
Sandra’s full name
What does the circus ringmaster, Amos, turn into at night?
A werewolf
What happens to Edward when he joins the circus?
He works for free to learn about Sandra
What animal does Edward see in the river throughout the film?
A giant fish
Who plays Edward’s wife, Sandra?
Jessica Lange (older), Alison Lohman (younger)
What is unique about the town of Spectre?
The people walk around barefoot and never leave
What strange town does Edward stumble upon in the woods?
Spectre
What is the giant’s name?
Karl
What does young Edward do to save his town from a giant?
He convinces him to leave and explore the world
What unusual feature does the witch have?
A glass eye that shows people their death
What happens when Edward visits the witch as a child?
He sees how he will die
What is the name of Edward’s hometown?
Ashton
What is Edward Bloom known for doing throughout his life?
Telling fantastical stories
What is the name of Edward Bloom’s son?
Will Bloom
Who plays the young Edward Bloom?
Ewan McGregor
Who plays the adult version of Edward Bloom?
Albert Finney
Who directed Big Fish?
Tim Burton
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