Day 4

Fun Home Lesson Plan

Discussion of Thought Questions

  1. 1

    What does it mean for the Bechdel home to be "like an artists' colony"?

    Each of the Bechdels is excited by their art, but they struggle, more and more, with each others' company. The unhappiness in the household means that each person seeks out their art for refuge, not precisely joy. Their home is a place primarily to practice their art, but this means it is not primarily a home.

  2. 2

    What difference does it make that Bruce's life took place in such a limited circle?

    In Bechdel's view, her father both did and didn't belong in Beech Creek. The familiarity and conservativeness of the community meant that he had to hide his sexuality, but Bechdel has a hard time...

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