Cinderella Man Questions - US HISTORY

how did mae react to this fight? why?

she doesn't want him to get into a fight again because she is afraid he will get his again. they cannot afford another injury.

what factors motivate mar to send the kids away? how does jim react to this?

their poverty is at an all time high, but jim doesn't want to let them go because he promised his son that he would never do that.

explain what a "hooverville" was and describe how it was displayed in the movie.

a hooverville is a tent city and it is displayed as such.

when mae confronts joe (the trainer) at his house what does she find out? when joes strips out of the room, what does joe's wife say to make that relates to how women felt during the great depression?

she finds out that he is almost broke. joes wife talks about how they depend on their husbands too much.

how would you describe the living conditions for jim braddocks family in 1928? would you consider jim and his family well off? why or why not?

jims family was well off considering his weath and more lavish lifestyle.

why is braddock given an opportunity for another fight? why does he take it despite the odds against him?

the commission wants to reverse the rules for him, he takes it because he needs to make money.

how have things changed by september 1933? what evidence is there of great financial issues facing the family?

the family seems more in need by september 1933. it is shown with low dark lighting, dreaming of the past, and a lack of food.

why does braddock go on government assistance? why do you think he was reluctant?

he does it to pay his bills and get his kids back. his reluctance is due to him reputation in boxing.

why do you think jim has such a strong reputation with the crowd and people of new york when he returns to boxing after his hand injury?

he is a real life example of a comeback/underdog story.

why did his son steal the salami? what did his dad promise him after him forces his son to take the salami back to the butcher?

he stole it because he didn't think his family had enough money for food. the dad promises his that he would never be sent away.

what type of job does braddock work during the great depression? what prevents him from working on a consistent basis?

his job is on the dock moving bags into crates, but his hand is broken so it is more difficult.