Movie: ANNA And King

•Anna and the King of Siam is a 1946 dramafilm directed by John Cromwell.•This film depicts a true story of a womanwho challenged the heart of a king and inspired the destiny of a nation. Whenan English schoolteacher Anna LenoBowens, arrives in the exotic land ofSiam to educate the fifty-eight children of King Mongkut, her Western sensibilities clash withthe ruler’s Eastern way. If she has preconceived notions about the East, theking has similar notions about the west.
1.After watching the selected scenes, can you describe the status of women in Siam?
2.Why did Anna refuse to live in the palace?
3.Could you explain what different viewpoints the prince and Louis hold?

