Questions and Answers
What do Shrek's parents want him to do?
Leave the swamp at age seven and go out on his own.
Name two characters we meet during the song 'Story of My Life'.
Pinocchio, three little pigs, mad hatter, ugly duckling.
How does Donkey's costume change when he moves, and how does he use his movements to show that he is an animal and not human?
He moves upright on two legs, hops, bounces, and holds his hooves close to his chest like a real donkey.
How do you think the Gingerbread Man is operated?
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Why does Lord Farquaad have to find a princess?
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How do they show time passing for Princess Fiona?
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How long was Princess Fiona in the tower?
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What are similarities between Lord Farquaad, the soldiers, and the Farquaad dancers?
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During the travel song, what other famous musical puppets are there?
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Who does Donkey meet?
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What did the director have play the dragon?
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Is this how Princess Fiona expected her rescue?
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Do you think Shrek has thought about who he'd rather be (hero)?
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How do Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey singing about their 'perfect happy ending' seem ironic?
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How were there so many rats dancing during one song of Shrek?
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In the song 'I Think I Got You Beat', who had it worse?
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What happens between Shrek and Fiona in the song 'I Think I Got You Beat'?
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Who is Lord Farquaad insinuating his father is?
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Why is Shrek hesitant to tell Fiona his feelings?
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Why is Fiona hesitant to tell Shrek about her feelings?
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What did Shrek misunderstand to get Lord Farquaad to Fiona so soon?
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When Lord Farquaad makes a grand entrance, how does he present himself first?
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Study Notes
Shrek Overview
- Shrek's parents send him away at age seven to encourage independence.
- During the song "Story of My Life", characters such as Pinocchio and the Three Little Pigs are introduced.
Characters and Movement
- Donkey moves upright on two legs, contrasting with a real donkey’s four-legged movement, often hopping and positioning his hooves close to his chest.
- The Gingerbread Man is operated as a puppet with the puppeteer hidden beneath the platform.
Lord Farquaad's Quest
- Lord Farquaad seeks a princess to attain the title of King.
- He wears a color scheme of yellow, red, and blue, mimicking his image along with his soldiers and dancers, who have stylized "perfect" hair.
Princess Fiona's Timeline
- Princess Fiona spends 8,423 days trapped in a tower, depicted through the use of three actresses portraying her at various ages and the rotating tower showcasing time passage.
Musical Elements
- Famous musical puppets like those from "The Lion King" appear during the travel song.
- An animatronic dragon is featured, operated by dancers who sing, adding a layer of performance.
Expectations vs. Reality
- Fiona anticipates a classic prince rescue due to tales of "love's true kiss," reflecting her longing for romance and companionship.
- Shrek has contemplated being a hero since childhood, stemming from his isolation.
Irony and Connection
- The irony in Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey singing about a "perfect happy ending" highlights their struggles and outcast status, questioning the sincerity of their happiness.
- In the song "I Think I Got You Beat," both Shrek and Fiona reveal their hardships but ultimately connect over shared experiences, fostering mutual affection.
Relationships and Misunderstandings
- Lord Farquaad hints that Grumpy from Snow White is his father, playing with familial identity.
- Shrek refrains from expressing his feelings to Fiona due to a history of rejection, while Fiona fears revealing her feelings, believing Shrek wouldn’t accept her.
Plot Twists
- Shrek misinterprets Fiona’s comments about herself for his own, leading to an unexpected arrival to her.
- Lord Farquaad’s entrance is deceptive; he uses rigging to appear taller, creating a contrasting image between appearance and reality.
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