Cinderella Man 1-5.pdf
Cinderella Man Directions:
Answer the following questions using complete sentences.
1. What were your first impressions of Jim Braddock? What is it that makes him a likable character?
2. How is the poverty and hardship of the Great Depression portrayed in the film? How do the Braddock’s deal with this? What does this show about their characters?
3. Why do you think Jim continues to box when he has such bad injuries? What does this say about his character?
4. “You know what? I’m all prayed out,” (Jim Braddock) – Why do you think Jim (and so many others) found it hard to believe in God during the Depression?
5. How important a role does Jim’s family play in his career? How do they inspire him to win?
