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Use this viewing guide to help you think about The French Lieutenant's Woman. Consider the following questions and use this sheet to make notes about your reactions to the film. You'll use your notes discussing this film with each other. On the basis of your discussion and your readings you will write a commentary Darwin and the emergence of the twentieth century.

Which of the 19th century characters in The French Lieutenant's Woman do you think has the most "modern" attitudes? Why?






What kind of scientist is Charles? Does he earn his living by being a scientist? If not, what does he do for a living?






What effect does the film maker achieve by alternating between the story of the actors making a film based on the story and the story itself?






What does happen at the end of the 19th century story of Sarah and Charles? At the end of the 20th century story of Mike and Anna? Which is the "right" ending?






What differences between servants and masters in 19th British society do we see portrayed in this film? How could these differences explain what happens in the film?






Introduce yourself to the students in your group and share your answers with the rest of the group. Spend a bit of time talking with each other about each of the questions to see where they lead you. (15 minutes)

The members of group #_____ were:

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