Discussing My Big Fat Greek Wedding

Get in groups of 3-4. Someone must be the

“recorder” taking notes of your group’s discussion.

Write everyone’s name on the paper to be turned in.

Superstitions“Windex can cure anything”- a

saying or superstition that gets passed down from generation to generation that people start to believe

What wedding superstitions have you heard of?

Discuss with your groupShare with the class

ComparisonHow does it feel to be compared to a sibling or a friend?

What age would you consider the “correct” age to be married?

Do you think everyone should get married?

ExpectationsWhat expectations did Toula’s family have for her?

What expectations does your family have for you future?

Do you plan to follow these expectations?

FamilyHow did the families’ interaction with one another change throughout the film?

What eventually brought them together?

How did Ian’s family show their love vs. Toula’s family?

TraditionWhat were some of Toula’s family traditions?

Discuss some of your family traditions.

How do your traditions differ from the Greeks?