Jamal vs. Siddhartha

Early in the film we see the young Jamal dive into a latrine pit to steal a glimpse at a visiting movie star. How does his single-mindedness to see this movie star reveal his determination? What other examples do you see in the film of his determination? Is Siddhartha likewise determined?

Slumdog Millionaire

What does the title mean? How does the title and the
contrasts within it provide a summary of the film?

Reaction in India

Do you agree or disagree with the author of this article?

http://asiasociety.org/resources/090219_slumdog.html

Here is a preview.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIzbwV7on6Q

What is a slumdog?

Explain what this term means. Is it offensive?

What is?

What is a Bildungsroman?

Q & A

There is an excerpt from the novel which inspired this film at: http://www.bookbrowse.com/excerpts/index.cfm/book_number/2236/Q&A-Slumdog-Millionaire