Questions to Ask When Watching a Film/Movie
(Revised)
GROUP #4 PATCH ADAMS
(Note: Questions will be assigned to every individual in the group.)
A. First response (Answered by: Bernadette Dizon)
1. How did the film make you feel? What aspects worked well, and which didn’t (think about
writing, direction, cinematography, acting, editing and sound track)?
Answer:
The main character's situation causes me to feel sad at first, which is one of a variety of
emotions I experience while watching the movie. Second is angry because of how other
people treat him. Last but not least, I am pleased and proud that despite many people
criticizing him and numerous unfortunate events, he continued till he became a doctor. In the
film, every element combines seamlessly. Although the writing, direction, cinematography,
editing, and soundtrack were all excellent: the acting stood out. We could almost sense the
emotions that the main character and even the supporting characters were trying to convey
to the audience thanks to their realistic acting.
2. To what extent did it fit with your expectations, or did it subvert them in some ways?
Answer:
I did not expect some of the things that happened in this film: including how his relationship
with Carin Fisher ended and how he became a doctor. He and Carin weren't together till the
end, which disappointed me greatly. These made the movie better, and I can say that it
surpassed my expectations.
B. Structure (Answered by: Bernadette Dizon No.3-8
Answered by Mark Heteroza Bautista No. 9-13)
3. What causes the major turning points in the narrative come?
Answer:
After the murder of Carin Fisher in the film, Patch becomes enraged and considers suicide.
When Patch attempts suicide, and looks down the cliff and says it is not worth it. Patch turned
around and noticed a butterfly perched on his medical bag. The butterfly represents the loss
Patch experienced personally, which made him angry with God for what he had done.
4. Does the world of the film work like the real world? If not, what are the differences?
Answer:
The fictional world in the movie seems to function in life. Like in the film: first, anytime we
have professional aspirations, we push ourselves to do everything to achieve them. Second,
some of us become devastated by the loss of our loved ones. And just as in the movie, there
have been times in our lives when we have felt extremely depressed and hated ourselves as
a result of what has happened, but we have persisted in trying to overcome those obstacles
and go forward with our lives.
5. How does the film end? Is everything resolved? How? If not, why not?
Answer:
The movie's result clearly shows Patch becoming a doctor. His efforts paid off as he fulfilled
his dream. I can't claim that everything in the film was resolved, because Carin's death cannot
be, but as a result of this occurrence, Patch grew stronger and persisted in his life.
C. Characters
6. How would you describe the main characters? What are their goals? What problems do they
face?
Answer:
Hunter "Patch" Adams is gregarious and passionate. His future goals included becoming a
doctor and treating other people's illnesses. His medical education is not merely academic; it
is also practical. He had a problem in the movie when he was in a judgment room to protect
himself and his career.
7. What choices do the characters make? What motivates them? What are the consequences?
Answer:
Patch had to decide whether to kill himself or to live and keep going for his dreams; he made
the decision to keep going. When a tragedy forces Adams to rethink his approach, he
developed a close friendship with fellow medical student Carin Fisher. After the tragedy in
which Carin was murdered, Adams attempted suicide once more but was inspired to keep
going by a sign he saw: the butterfly. The consequence was that he had to testify in front of a
group of doctors and respond to their queries so that they could judge the small medical
operation he does in an unlicensed small house.
8. What do the main characters learn about themselves, and how do they change?
Answer:
When Patch checks himself into a mental institution, he discovers that employing humor, as
opposed to the psychotherapy focused on doctors, better helps his fellow patients and gives
him a new purpose in life. When Arthur in the medical facility revealed the answer to the four-
finger test and was advised to "don't focus on the problems," he started to change as a result
of his awareness.
9. Whose point of view does the camera represent?
Answer:
The camera represents the point of view of the author which is to treat people with illness
and make them feel happy.
10. How is our attention drawn to particular images? How are particular visual elements used as
symbols or metaphors?
Answer:
I think the attention of audience be drawn because of the protagonist who has a lot of ideas
to make people happy, helping them physically and mentally. Visual elements like medical
equipment is used in the movie to make the protagonists’ nose turn to red and the butterfly
to remember the loved ones of the protagonist.
11. How does the film’s editing contribute to the meaning of the film?
Answer:
The editing contributes by adding the sound effects to make the movie more alive and more
happier but overall it’s their acting contributes most and the moral lessons to make the movie
better.
12. How does the film handle the underlying themes (morality, politics, religion, sexuality,
happiness, freedom, love, spirituality, identity, etc.)?
Answer:
The film handle the underlying themes by using the main protagonist to help and show love
to other people and making them happy.
13. Are there religious themes or connections? How is faith treated (if at all)?
Answer:
Yes, because they talked about the Creation which is the faith of Christianity. Faith treated as
their main belief and the protagonists’ faith was getting tested and he still holds on his faith
when he saw the instrument used by God.
D. Worldviews (Answered by Mark Heteroza Bautista No. 14-16
And Rhonn Mhar Mesia No. 17-22)
14. What is the view of reality? Is there any place for God or other spiritual dimensions to life? Is
impersonal fate used as a substitute for God?
Answer:
The reality in the movie is humans is not worthy of trust, many shortcomings, suffering from
enormous pain and dies. Yes, God is shown there when He used the butterfly as instrument
to reminds Adams to trust him. No, because film shows that God holds man’s identity.
15. What is the view of humanity? What does the film say about the nature of human beings?
What does the film say about communities and families?
Answer:
Humanity is shown in the film by caring and helping each other. Human beings are not worthy
of trust. Communities and families need to be cured on their illness by treating them with
love and care.
16. How is the image of God within human beings seen in this film? How is human rebellion
against God expressed?
Answer:
God is the creator because God created Man. Patch Adams questioned God and he said:
“What do you want from me?”and also mentioned that he created a Man and experienced
enormous pain and then dies.
17. What is the view of knowledge? How do characters know what is true (experience, logic,
intuition or revelation? How do they make decisions? Where do they find wisdom?
Answer:
He showed that while it's important to know the ins and outs of medical knowledge, it's also
important to show compassion and treat challenges with humor. Patch also emphasizes the
importance of listening to what the patient says and feels at that moment in which he is so
vulnerable
18. What is the view of morality? What does goodness mean? How do characters make moral
decisions? What are the characters’ values, and are these the same as the film’s values?
Answer:
It conveys a revolutionary idea of using humor and compassion in treating patients opposed
to the traditional methods in medical practice and education at that time.
19. What do human beings most need in life? Does the film identify any universal problems
confronting human beings? What do humans need in order to flourish? What does it see as
the point of life? What substitutes for God are there in the film?
Answer:
The most telling message in the life and career of Dr Patch Adams, is to remember that
everyone is human – those giving the treatment, those who are getting treated. What they
all deserve is compassion and kindness, as a part of the best “care” they can get.
20. What good insights into life are there in the film? What does it get wrong? How might it affect
viewers?
Answer:
Adams' life and career, as well as the movie, teach us to strive to treat our fellow humans with
professionalism and compassion.
21. Write a short summary of the story in 15 to 20 sentences.
Answer:
Hunter "Patch" Adams wanted to be a doctor; he wanted to help people. He learned of his
gift in a mental hospital, where he had admitted himself. He realized that the conventional
way of treating those injured, both physically and mentally, was not always the best approach;
humor was. Just to laugh, to relieve and forget about the pain for just a few minutes,
strengthened the patients. And so he became a student and the Medical College of Virginia,
awaiting the day when he would be able to treat people on his own. To his dismay, he found
out that students were not to interact with patients until the third year. Nevertheless, he
began visiting the hospital frequently, doing goofy things to please the patients, both young
and old. His ways did begin to create a new life within the patients, but that didn't matter; he
was not supposed to be there. The Dean of the college, unpleased with Patch’s behavior, tried
multiple times to have him expelled. He saw Patch’s ways as unorthodox and unproductive,
even if they did no harm. Still, Patch’s highly above average grades kept him in school. Even
while in school, Patch was looking beyond becoming just a doctor. He wanted to start his own
hospital, the Gesundheit Institute, a place that was free and used less medicine, more humor.
Most thought his dream was impossible, but some believed. However, his dream wouldn’t
come true unless he graduated, and when the College finds out he was treating patients
without a license, his entire career is placed in jeopardy.
22. Quote at least 5 quotations/passages from the story.
Answer:
A. “Our job is improving the quality of life, not just delaying death.”
B. “I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where. I love you straightforwardly
without complexities or pride. I love you because I know no other way than this.”
C. “What’s wrong with death sir? What are we so mortally afraid of? Why can’t we treat death
with a certain amount of humanity and dignity, and decency, and God forbid, maybe even
humor.”
D. “You create man, man suffers enormous amounts of pain, man dies. They say you rested
on the seventh day, well maybe you should have spent that day on compassion.”
E. “I wanted to become a doctor so I could serve others. And because of that, I’ve lost
everything. But I’ve also gained everything.”
E. Questions to stimulate student interest to get them talking and thinking.
(Rhonn Mhar Mesia No. 23-24 and Jeremiah Labong No. 25-32)
23. Did you learn anything from this movie? If you did, what was it?
Answer:
Yes, If we do our best to provide compassionate, professional care to our fellow human
beings. When you treat the person and the disease, you win, no matter what the outcome.
24. What is the message of this movie? Do you agree or disagree with it?
Answer:
The doctor’s mission is not just to prevent death but improve the quality of life. We can’t all
be a Patch Adams, and neither should we. Do your best and always care for others. And I
agree with it.
25. Was there something you didn’t understand about the film? What was that?
Answer:
the part where we don't understand is why the other doctors didn't want him to become a
doctor where he possess the quality of a efficient doctor. He is equivalent into many doctors
and can treat the sickness of the patients and can improve their lives.
26. What did you like best about the movie? Why?
Answer:
I like how God opened the eyes and mind, specially the heart of Dr. Adams. Wherein he is not
only focused on how to treat the patient's sickness but he also want to make their lives
improve for better. Also he wants to educate the students of medicine to become the best
doctor they can be.
27. What did you like least about the film? Why?
Answer:
I think i have a scenario of my life where i am passionate about something but didn't have
enough credentials to be part or do the thing for other people. But it didn't stop me for
pursuing something i want not only for me but for other people also.
28. Did anything that happened in this movie remind you of something that has occurred in your
own life on that you have seen occur to others?
Answer:
The Part where Patch achieves his Dreams along the way, Dream of Giving Happiness to those
who are ill is similar of achieving something for a Normal Person.
29. What were you thinking as you finished watching the film?
Answer:
I Feel Motivated because the Film showed to me that anything is possible through hard work
and compassion
30. Did you come to respect any of the characters in the movie? Who was it and why did you
come to respect that character?
Answer:
Patch Adams, I respect and admire him because his character showed us that we can do our
best to provide compassionate, professional care to our fellow human beings unconditionally.
31. What comment is the author trying to make about the culture of the characters in this story?
Answer:
the author wants to tell the people about is even though you have different approach of living
a life you can do everything to influence other morally and don't let other people's opinion
bring you down from your goal to help other people through your character.
32. One way to examine plot is to determine what type of conflict it entails. The classic divisions
are: (1) person vs. person; (2) person vs. society; (3) person vs. nature; (4) person vs. self.
Often, more than one of these types occurs in a story. Using this analysis, briefly decide the
conflicts in the story and classify it according to the categories set out above.
Answer:
When Patch feels like he never fits in and wants to terminate his life. (Individual vs
Self). When the other medical professionals don't want Patch to use his unique method of
treating patients. (Person versus Society). When the chief physician prevents Patch from
meeting with the patients. (Individual vs Person). when Carin stands up for her rights as a
female medical student. (Person versus Society). When Patch is backstabbed by Mitch.
(Person vs Person). When Mitch begins to question his skills, he goes in search of Patch.
(Person vs Self). the moment Larry killed Carin. (Person vs Person). When Mitch, Carin, Patch,
and Truman built their own clinic in violation of the law.(Person vs Society). when episodes
occur in the mental ward patients. (Person vs Self)
