Pixar Storytelling: Theme

According to Pixar, good themes are 

• obvious messages and lessons throughout the movie

• universal emotions and issues that are naturally involved in the story 

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What are the conflicts the toys face in Toy Story? (choose one)

• The fear of winding up in the neighbors yard and dying

• The fear of getting lost, left behind or replaced

• The fear of not getting played with anymore

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What is the resolution to his conflict? 

• He decides to stay in the museum because he learns that a life of legacy and immortality is more valuable. 

• He decides to go back to Andy because he learns that even though his days may be numbered, he is committed to Andy and has a responsibility to be there for him. 

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What does Andy seem to realize/learn at the end of the story?

• Even though he is going to college, he can still play with toys and have fun forever. 

• Even though it is hard to say goodbye, sometimes moving on is the right thing to do. 

• It is important that kids have a creative imagination. 

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What seems to be another overall theme topic of the Toy Story Trilogy?

• Creative Imaginations

• The Power of Friendship

• The Passage of Time and Growing Up

• Overcoming Obstacles

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What lesson does Marlin (Nemo's dad) learn in this scene of Finding Nemo?

• Good things happen to those who wait. 

• In life there will be good experiences, and bad, but both are important in life. 

• People have to work together to overcome tough obstacles in life. 

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