Seven Pounds

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/seven-pounds

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the film genre?American drama film
2. What is the release date (USA)?December 19, 2008
3. What is the movie "Seven Pounds" about?It tells the story of Ben Thomas, who helps seven different people to try to make up for a mistake he made. The film shows how kindness can change lives and how guilt can drive someone to do good.
4. Why does Ben Thomas want to help the seven people?Ben feels very guilty about a past accident and believes that by helping others he can find forgiveness and peace.

Altruism: The selfless concern for the well-being of others, often involving personal sacrifice.
Existentialism: A philosophical theory emphasizing individual existence, freedom, and choice, and the search for meaning in a meaningless universe.
Atonement: The action of making amends for a wrong or injury; reparation.