The things we lost in the Fire

Questions

1. What kind of family does this portray?
2. Does “mom” play a typical role?
3. How do the children “cope” with the situation?

Answers

1. This portrays a nuclear family. But then I think it in some ways becomes blended because Jerry comes into the picture and plays more of a father role for the children and helps them threw dealing with the death of their father.
2. Ya to me mom plays a typical role. I believe any wife would act that ways or worse after her husband dies. Also before Brian dies.
3. I think the children cope better with the situation than some kids would. The little boy seemed to have accepted his dad being gone a little better than the little girl did. He allowed Jerry to be around and help him swim and the little girl wasn’t sure.

F- Audrey became very depressed after Brian died.

I- Why do you think the kids warmed up to Jerry so quick?

   I think they warmed up to him because he was there and willing to help and be a part of their lives. Was good to them and didn't push them into anything they didn't wanna do.

V- I think the movie was heartwarming and very much real as to the family and the impact a death like that would take on a family. Especially a family with small children. It even made me cry a little at one point.

E- I haven't yet lost any of my parents thank god but I have lost my grandparent whom I was very close to and it ripped my heart out and it took me a long time to just accept the fact that I could see or touch or talk to them. That they wouldn't be their for christmases or birthdays anymore like they were every other year.