1) In what way do the shadows and silhouettes of the Film Noir style affect the story of The Night of the Hunter?
I  shadows in movies portray that there is an evil presence, and using the silhouettes in the movie mad it more eerie, and suspenseful.
2) What role does music play in the movie?
The music plays a role in this movie big-time, because we rely on music to set the tone of a movie, and in this movie it made it more frightening
3) A variety of animals were shown in the river scene where John and Pearl are fleeing from the Preacher, Harry. What do you think those animals symbolized?

4) Name 2 ways in which the juxtaposition between Good and Evil were represented.

5) Select 3 words to describe each of the following characters
Harry Powell-Preacher
Ben Harper-Dad: headstrong
Willa Harper-Mom
John Harper-Little Boy:smart, 
Pearl Harper-Little Girl
Uncle Birdy-Dockmaster
Rachel Cooper-Rescuer

6) Using the list above, place the characters in order, according to who you believe had the strongest moral character (1 being the highest).
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7) What do you think motivates the Preacher, Harry Powell? 

8) Which character did you like the most…why? I like the young boy, because he is the most wise for his age and is very smart. 

9) Which character did you like the least…why? I didn't like the mother, because she was very immature and attention seeking, and I also didn't like the preacher since he was basically a murderer.

10) Would you recommend this movie to a friend…why?

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