Problem 1: Tom Jones was a huge hit with American audiences when it was released in 1963. Why do you think the film appealed to audiences at this time? Answer in reference to this week's chapter in Thomson and Bordwell.
Problem 2: The Classical Hollywood Style asks audiences to immerse themselves in the onscreen reality of the film, but Tom Jones's new wave sensibilities courts ironic detachment. Why do you think this is the case? What techniques does the film use to achieve this?
Problem 3: What do you think of Tom as the movie's hero? How does he compare with some of the protagonists we've encountered in previous weeks? What does his character say about 1960s youth culture?