What do we think of the main character in the movie?

In 3-5 pages, address at least THREE of the following regarding the movie Everything Must Go and the story it was based on “Why Don’t you Dance? by Raymond Carver”
What is the theme of this movie or story? What is the author trying to say about human nature or society in this movie?
Compare the movie to the story. Which do you like better and why?
What do we think of the main character in the movie? Is he likable? Why or why not? Also, what can we learn from someone like this?
This story is great because of what it doesn’t say. Like an iceberg, the bulk of this story is beneath the surface. It makes the reader ask questions and forces the reader to fill in the blanks with their own imagination. What do you think about this? What questions did you have while reading it and how did you answer them?
Compare this story or movie to another story or movie.
Talk about the titles of the movie and story. Why are they appropriate? Would you re-name either one? If so, to what?
Talk about Nick’s relationships with people in his community. What does this tell us about him or about the community?

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