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Question 1: The film, Ikiru, brings to light the final stage of life, what Erikson calls Ego Integrity vs. Despair, and of course with this a reawakening of the previous stages of life and their associated crises and earned virtues. Discuss this, incorporating film analysis (considering facets such as- story-line of the film, character content, and cinematic elements) with course content regarding death and dying. What do the film and our course teach us about what it means to be human, what it means to live, and how we should be living?

Question 2: Conduct a thoughtful analysis. In doing so, think about what the film was trying to accomplish, big picture--what was the main message--and break down the details--what were the smaller messages and components/different elements of the film--that formed the picture.

Question 3: explore issues wrapped up with the final stage of life, such as questions of self- and life-acceptance, regrets, peace, experience of time, losses vs. gains, healing, wisdom and in doing so the previous issues that have built up and brought us to this point and remain for re-visitation, such as hope, guilt, isolation, stagnation, care, Eros. Consider context, the society and the people around Mr. Watanabe. What stages are those around him in? How do their stages of life impact their relationship with Mr. Watanabe and Mr. Watanabe's development? What do the other characters represent/speak to--what is their purpose or part in the film?

Question 4: Overall, how did this film impact you? What did it make you think about your own life? What do you think others need to take from this film?