Oh, To Be 14 Again

True Grit

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True Grit

  

Mattie claims to be too young to drink coffee yet she rolls cigarettes like Phillip Morris.  How did she acquire this and her other skills?

LaBoeuf confesses sexual attraction for / to Mattie Ross.  Is this appropriate?  Did Mattie enjoy the attention?  Does Cogburn compete for Mattie's attention?

LaBoeuf has serious disagreements with both Mattie Ross and Rooster Cogburn.  Who/What/When/Where/Why for these disagreements?

Why did Mattie Ross act as peacemaker between Cogburn and LaBoeuf?

Did Rooster Cogburn have a death wish?

Did Cogburn return to help LaBoeuf as he said he would? Did LaBoeuf die on the mountain top?

Two animals play major roles in the movie. Discuss.

Why is Ned Pepper confident that his latest gang member, Tom Chaney, will loyally obey orders? 

Why does Mattie Ross call Billy the Kid "Trash"?

Is Rooster Cogburn a father-figure?

Is the comedy in the movie appropriate?

What was Mattie's goal? How close did she get?

After her adventures with the true grit of Cogburn and LaBoeuf, Mattie Ross grows to adulthood yet never marries.   Why not?

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Q: What are Rooster Cogburn and Mattie Ross looking at in this still?

Q: What question does Mattie Ross ask and what is Cogburn's answer?

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Where did Mattie get the bucket?

Mattie is looking at Tom Chaney who teaches Mattie Ross to fire her pistol. How stupid was that?

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