BIG HISTORY 2
ACTIVITY 9.2: Film Review: “The Pursuit of HappYness”
Direction/s: Using the threshold card below, supply the appropriate answer for each question
or category. Provide concise answers and explanation. (3 to 5 sentences).
Film Analysis: “The Pursuit of HappYness”
Answers:
1.Why was the word Explanation:
happiness
misspelled in the Chris Gardener, who is the main character of the movie claims that
film title?
the “Y” in HappYness that was written in the graffiti in his son’s
daycare stands for “YOU”. Which meant that we should do what
makes us happy and not let anyone stop us from reaching our dreams
and doing what we love, nor letting other people tell us that we can’t
do something, after all, nothing is impossible.
2.If you would be Explanation:
given the chance to
“spell out” what Y-E-L-L-O-W
happiness is, how
would you “spell it
I spelt it the way the color yellow is spelled because I believe yellow
out?”
has many different meanings and definition in psychology, just like
how it is associated with happiness. Many studies show that the color
yellow is linked with the psychological powers of the sun just like how
it helps to lift or improve our mood, as well it being the source of life
here on earth. I also think it is wonderful how one can call the other
person or loved one as their “yellow” instead of “happiness” because
it holds many positive connotations such as sunshine, warmth,
comfort, happiness, cheer, and many more.
3.How important is Having a healthy spirit gives a balance among the emotional, physical,
the human spirit so as social, and spiritual aspects of our lives. It encourages us to have
to cope with human better relationship with ourselves, others and the unknown. It gives
realities and life
us a sense of peace and wholeness. At the same time, it gives us hope
struggles.
that everything will soon fall in to place and everything will be alright.
4. Cite one scene It was when one time, the main character failed to go on time to meet
which depicts their client because one of his seniors asked him to park their car on
COMPASSION in the other side of the road. Days later, the main character decided to
action. Explain.
go to their client’s house to apologize himself for not being able to
meet them on the said time. The client just shook it off and even
asked him and his son if they would like to accompany them to watch
the football game. They (the client) didn’t have to invite them, nor is
he obligated to, but he thought of asking them. Moreover, the seat of
his client is quite pricey given they are more near the field. While
watching the game, the client didn’t show any indifference to him and
ACTIVITY 9.2: Film Review: “The Pursuit of HappYness”
Direction/s: Using the threshold card below, supply the appropriate answer for each question
or category. Provide concise answers and explanation. (3 to 5 sentences).
Film Analysis: “The Pursuit of HappYness”
Answers:
1.Why was the word Explanation:
happiness
misspelled in the Chris Gardener, who is the main character of the movie claims that
film title?
the “Y” in HappYness that was written in the graffiti in his son’s
daycare stands for “YOU”. Which meant that we should do what
makes us happy and not let anyone stop us from reaching our dreams
and doing what we love, nor letting other people tell us that we can’t
do something, after all, nothing is impossible.
2.If you would be Explanation:
given the chance to
“spell out” what Y-E-L-L-O-W
happiness is, how
would you “spell it
I spelt it the way the color yellow is spelled because I believe yellow
out?”
has many different meanings and definition in psychology, just like
how it is associated with happiness. Many studies show that the color
yellow is linked with the psychological powers of the sun just like how
it helps to lift or improve our mood, as well it being the source of life
here on earth. I also think it is wonderful how one can call the other
person or loved one as their “yellow” instead of “happiness” because
it holds many positive connotations such as sunshine, warmth,
comfort, happiness, cheer, and many more.
3.How important is Having a healthy spirit gives a balance among the emotional, physical,
the human spirit so as social, and spiritual aspects of our lives. It encourages us to have
to cope with human better relationship with ourselves, others and the unknown. It gives
realities and life
us a sense of peace and wholeness. At the same time, it gives us hope
struggles.
that everything will soon fall in to place and everything will be alright.
4. Cite one scene It was when one time, the main character failed to go on time to meet
which depicts their client because one of his seniors asked him to park their car on
COMPASSION in the other side of the road. Days later, the main character decided to
action. Explain.
go to their client’s house to apologize himself for not being able to
meet them on the said time. The client just shook it off and even
asked him and his son if they would like to accompany them to watch
the football game. They (the client) didn’t have to invite them, nor is
he obligated to, but he thought of asking them. Moreover, the seat of
his client is quite pricey given they are more near the field. While
watching the game, the client didn’t show any indifference to him and
