Learning ObjectiveTo view and participate in a discussion of

"Finding Forrester" and to write a follow-up essay that is a comprehensive and

persuasive answer to the basic question of interpretation.

Copyright Victor Moeller

In his book On Writing, Stephen King makes this astounding claim: "If I had not been able to make a career of writing, I am certain that alcohol and drugs would have been my end or I would have done some other vile thing like commit suicide."         

make notes on five specific ways that Forrester helps Jamal to become a better writer and person and

make notes five ways that Jamal helps Forrester to find himself.

Does the title refer more to Forrester’s helping Jamal to become a better writer and person or to Jamal’s helping Forrester to find himself?

Now that you have heard from your peers, in a two paragraph reflection answer the following using your own opinion and citing examples from the film.Does the title refer more to Forrester’s helping Jamal to become a better writer and person or to Jamal’s helping Forrester to find himself?