Reflection on The Bicycle Thief

In your one to two page reflection, please address the following questions, citing specific scenes.  Organize your thoughts so that they form a coherent whole.

How is post-war Italian society presented?  With what images and which people? -- How are social hierarchy and class differences presented?

How does the family relationship get affected by poverty?

Is Antonio too helpless and pathetic in the film?  

The title in original Italian should be “The Bicycle Thieves."  Why do you think that is?

Describe how the film might be different if it was made by an American director in the same era.

Post your final piece on your Digication page under "Film."

Due Monday, December 3rd.