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What themes and important messages did you find in the movie?
No matter where you come from, you could be talented.

Would you be willing to take in a complete stranger as the Tuohys did with Michael Oher? What are the rewards of helping someone that way? What could be the challenges?
I wouldn't be able to take a complete stranger as the Tuohys did with Michael Oher. Taking a stranger in can change your life positively and negatively. You could face challanges like trusting each other.

What were some issues of racism that existed in this film? Does racism still exist today? Discuss some current examples. What can you do to stop racism?
A few issues of racism that existed in this film was when he went to school and people really didn't expect anything from him. The teachers didn't want to take him in because he wasn't smart enough. Even today racism stil exists. People would usually bully and tease other people's background. There really isn't much you could do about racism. Even if you tell people to stop being racist, they would still do it.

What does it mean to you when someone says they have your back? Do you have people in your life who have your back? Please share how they have your back.
It makes you feel less nervous when someone has got your back. My family and friends have my back. Whenever I have something bothering me they would help me get over it and try to cheer me up.

Share your thoughts on Michael's poem (White Walls). What did you think about his reaction to The Charge of the Light Brigade?
Michael's poem, White Walls, tell us that his isn't comfortable in school. Being in a catholic school makes him feel that he is not himself. Michael was confused about why the 600 men still rode ahead without their leader, who made a mistake. After Sean told him to write about that for his essay, he then understood why the men still rode ahead without their leader. It takes courage and strength to move on without your leader.