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Problem A. Before finding themselves in Pleasantville, what was life like for Jennifer and David? As brother and sister, did they have much in common? What kind of relationship did they have with their mother?

Problem B. Why does David love to watch the television sitcom Pleasantville?

Problem C. Though fictional, the movie attempts to show what American life was like in the 1950s. How does George and Betty Parker's marriage reflect gender sphere expectations in the 1950s? What did each expect of the other in the marriage? Did these expectations change?

Problem D. While today people pride themselves on being unique and individualistic, in the 1950s most Americans attempted conformity. They wanted to be as much like their neighbors as possible. They did not want to stand out in any way for fear of being accused of communism. How does the movie Pleasantville incorporate "conformity" into the plot?

Problem E. Due to restrictive covenants, mid-twentieth century suburbs strove to remain 100% white. Though the primary cast is white, how does the movie Pleasantville attempt a clever commentary on segregation in the 1950s?

Problem F. The TV repairman who sends Jennifer and David into Pleasantville believes he is doing them a favor. He sees Pleasantville as a utopia. What is his reaction to the changes taking place in Pleasantville?

Problem G. What did you think of the trial?

Problem H. At the beginning of the film, how do Jennifer and David (aka Mary Sue and Bud) react to being in Pleasantville? How do these characters change by the ending? Did anything shock or surprise you?

Problem I. Did you want Betty to end up with George or Bill? Why?

Problem J. Would you want to live in Pleasantville? Why or why not?

Problem K. What did you like most about the movie? What did you like least?

Problem L. Who was your favorite character? Who was your least favorite? Why?