Y12 English Bao Themes & Symbolism

Why does the mother make a bao?

• She is hungry.

• She wants to practice cooking.

• She is lonely and misses her son.

• • She wants to sell it.

Which one of the following is NOT a symbol in the film Bao?

• the dumpling

• the kitchen

• the CN tower

• the bicycle

What does the CN Tower represent in the opening scene of the film Bao?

• The setting of the story in Toronto, Canada

• The son’s favorite place to visit

• A famous Chinese landmark

• A tourist attraction

What theme is explored through the setting of the film in a multicultural city like Toronto?

• Urbanization

• Cultural integration and identity

• Economic growth

• Technological advancement

What does the bao (dumpling) symbolize in the film Bao?

• A traditional Chinese dish

• The mother’s protective instincts

• Loneliness and isolation

• Childhood innocence

What does the kitchen symbolize in the film Bao?

• A place of conflict

• The heart of the home and family bonds

• A place for guests

• A place for relaxation

What does the storm in Bao symbolize in the story?

• The mother’s anger and frustration.

• A change in the weather.

• The son’s adventurous spirit.

• A celebration.

What does the bao’s journey from being made to growing up symbolize?

• The process of making food

• The stages of life and becoming independent

• The mother’s cooking skills

• The bao’s adventures

What does the act of eating the bao represent?

• The mother’s anger.

• The mother’s love and fear of losing her child.

• The mother’s dislike for dumplings.

• The mother’s happiness.

What does the reunion at the end of the film symbolize?

• A new beginning

• The end of a journey

• A celebration

• Reconciliation and understanding between family members