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This is the scene when Joey (Katharine Houghton) is telling her mother, Kristina (Katharine Hepburn), about her new love, John. We get to witness her reaction as she hears about John and then sees him for the first time. Answer the following questions in your minimum one (1) page discussion of this scene. Email your discussion to me: 1. Discuss in detail what is going on in this scene--you may want to mention what occurs immediately before and/or immediately following to "frame" your discussion. 2. What are the social issues being raised by the film/filmmaker (Stanley Kramer) in this scene? 3. Describe your reaction to this scene--how does it make you feel? Use examples from the clip 4. Not related to this clip--What film should I never show a class ever again? Defend your choice.