Volver Essay Questions and Answers

Volver Essay Plans Almodovar shows characters that overcome terrible life events and get something positive from the situation. Analyse this statement - ANS - Raimunda's childhood abuse leaves her estranged from her mum but also leads to the birth of Paula who she loves unconditionally - Paula suffering the unwanted attentions of Paco and killing him means she has to turn to her mother and their relationship gets stronger because of this - The death of Paco was terrible for Raimunda but also inspired her to take over the restaurant in order to hide the body in the freezer and this business development leads her to encounter the film crew and she sings for the first time in a long time which suggests his death has released a new love of life for her Analyse how the director presents solidarity within the community and neighbours - ANS - shared customs in the community such as cleaning the graves, the wake, sharing food for the film crew, shows a sense of community this is seen at the wake when the neighbours pour out their heart and cry with Sole or where Irene nurses the dying Augustina - Its seen in men too eg Emilio who trusts Raimunda with the keys to the restaurant Analyse how Almodovar presents relations between mothers and daughters in the film - ANS - mothers fierce desire to protect her kids at all costs is evident: - Raimunda immediately defends her daughter after Paula kills Paco and takes the blame for her with no thought of consequences for herself - Irene comes back into Sole's life with no problems and she heals Sole's loneliness which suggests and mother and daughter bond to fix things and that a mother is needed at all points of life not just when young - Raimunda and Irene have issues as Irene failed her duty as a mother (to protect her) and when they talk about this Irene apologises and Raimunda reveals how she missed her and how much she needs her mother Almodovar presents a positive perspective of traditional life in villages. Do you agree? - ANS - the village is presented as a close knit community with traditional patios, unlocked doors, village houses etc. Life is comfortable and safe (pos) - Values such as loyalty, respect and friendship are common in village life and they go back generations. (pos) - the pace of scenes in La Mancha are slower and more relaxed, peaceful etc (pos) - However, rural life is clearly not all positive as both Raimunda and Sole left the village in search of opportunities. Moreover, the village is a remnant of Raimunda's childhood where she was abused (neg)