The Farewell Reflective Paper
Watch the movie The Farewell (2019) directed and written by L. Wang available on Netflix, Amazon, Apple TV etc. The run time is 1 hr and 40 min.
After viewing the movie, follow the directions below:
In an APA format paper with correct grammar and punctuation, select and respond to a minimum of four writing prompts below. You may choose more than four, as long as you follow the grading rubric guidelines. Your paper should be 800 to 1000 words total. In text citations are not required, but you should cite the movie on an APA formatted reference page. The reference page citation is excluded from the total word count. Remember to proofread your paper carefully prior to submission.
** Review and use the rubric below for completing this assignment.
Writing prompts (choose a minimum of four)
Do you agree or disagree with the Chinese practice of not telling people if they have a terminal diagnosis? Why or why not?
What family dynamics presented in the movie were particularly meaningful for you? Why?
What was the significance of the little bird in the movie? What do you feel it represented? Why do you feel it was featured in particular scenes? In the final scene of the movie, Billi shouts at the birds- what was the significance/ meaning of her actions?
Did you connect strongly with any of the characters? Why?
What strategies have you used in your own nursing practice when you have dealt with a terminal patient, but still wanted to maintain optimism? What was the impact to you, the patient, and if applicable the family member (s)?
What did you take from this movie that you could apply to your own nursing practice?
There were many different styles of music used in the film. Explain the significance of the music style and why it was incorporated into different scenes.
What could the American health care system learn from this movie?
