1.

We could say that if this film had a moral it would be that you should do good things, because you never know how it

will affect someone else and their life.

2. The gnome houses united the culture because it gave everyone something in common that they could discuss and enjoy

together. It united them!

3. When the family saw the door with “little owl” on it, and her daughters name, it was very touching for them, because

its as if she came back to them

4. The sense of something magical and unexplained makes the forest magical and very interesting, adding faries makes

everything very whimsical.

5. No, it would not be considered a mythical place because the forest actually exists and can be found whereas the others

dont.

6. I agree with the city’s decision to remove Firefly Forest because it is not right for people to just do whatever they want

to in a city park, like yes its a free open park but people should be more mindful.

7. The craftsmen were the heroes discussed in unit three because they brought joy and happiness to the town

8. I think that the community responded so positively because the houses were beautiful and interesting, they now had

something to be proud of.

9. No, most cities and communities have similar rules about putting things up in public areas without approval, so

wherever they are going they may end up going through the same thing.

10. Having people admire and get so much joy and meaning from something that you have made will make you proud of

yourself and what youve made

The Gnomist

1. In Unit One, we discussed how fables and morality tales have morals. If this film had a moral, what would it be? Explain using details from

the film.

2. In Unit Five, we discussed the communal importance of myths and legends and noted how they unite cultures. In what way do the gnome

houses in the film serve the same purpose?

3. In Unit Four, we explored the role animals play in mythology. In what way does the owl take on a quasi-mythological role in The Gnomist?

What details in the film serve to solidify this role?

4. How does the anonymity of the craftsmen contribute to the mythical quality of Firefly Forest?

5. Recall the discussion of mythical places in Unit Eight. Would Firefly Forest be considered a mythical place? Why or why not?

6. Do you agree with the city’s decision to remove Firefly Forest? Why or why not?

7. In what ways are the craftsmen in the video like the heroes we discussed in Unit Three?

8. Why do you think the community responded so positively to the gnome houses?
9. Do you think the craftspeople will create another Firefly forest in their next hometown? Why or why not?

10. What internal rewards do you think the craftspeople got from creating Firefly Forest? Name at least two.