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The Symbolism of Attire and Matcha in the Japanese Tea Ceremony
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What does the feather at the beginning and end of 'Forrest Gump' symbolize? How does it relate to the film's themes of 'destiny' and 'chance'?
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What does the moon typically symbolize in literary and artistic works?
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8/17/2025
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The elevator metaphor in 'Infernal Affairs': How does the elevator scene at the end of the film, a confined and erratically moving space, visually symbolize Lau Kin-ming's ultimate fate of being trapped in the 'Continuous Hell' (Avīci) with no escape?
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8/17/2025
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Regarding the female characters, psychiatrist Dr. Lee Sum-yee and Lau Kin-ming's fiancée Mary: What roles do they play in the film? Are they functional characters who advance the plot, or external projections of the protagonists' inner worlds (their desire to be understood and to live a normal life)?
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Regarding the title of the film '5 Centimeters per Second': The speed at which cherry blossoms fall is 5 centimeters per second. Beyond its literal meaning, what does this speed symbolize? Does it also allude to the pace at which people drift apart—a speed so slow it's almost imperceptible, yet so constant it's irreversible?
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On the imagery of the 'train': The train is a key motif throughout the film. It serves as a tool connecting the two protagonists, but also becomes an obstacle preventing them from meeting (like the heavy snow in Chapter 1). Do you think the train ultimately symbolizes 'encounter' or 'missed connection' in the film?
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In the movie "Forrest Gump," the protagonist witnesses and even participates in many significant U.S. historical events (e.g., the Vietnam War, the Watergate scandal, the Civil Rights Movement). What was the director's intention behind this narrative choice?
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8/17/2025
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In 'Infernal Affairs,' what is the symbolic meaning of the audio shop as the only 'pure land'? How does the song 'The Forgotten Times' serve as a bond between the two lonely souls and foreshadow their ultimate fate?
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8/17/2025
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After Jenny left, Forrest Gump began his run across America. What do you believe was his initial motivation for running, and what did this journey signify for him and his followers?
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What Does the Recurring Empty Space in the Story Signify for Children?
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How does 'Forrest Gump' interpret the 'American Dream'? Is the film celebrating this dream, or using a naive perspective to satirize or reflect upon it?
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8/17/2025