Answering the following questions will provide you with a comprehensive resource on the theme of friendship in ‘Inside I’m Dancing’ by Damien O’Donnell.
- What is Michael’s initial reaction to Rory? What is Rory’s initial reaction to Michael?
- In what way are the two characters different?
- What do they have in common?
- What is the significance of the hair gel scene in our understanding of their relationship?
- What is the revelation that cements their relationship in the first part of the film?
- There are three key scenes that develop their friendshop in the first part of the film. Write a description of each one:
- Art class
- Physical therapy
- Hair gel scene
- The collection / pub scene: what does Rory give Michael that has been absent from his life so far?
- Describe what happens regarding the wish for independent living. How is friendship evident here?
- Rory tells Siobhan to ‘be careful’ before the fancy dress party. What does he mean by this? Why does he say this?
- What does Michael set about doing once he hears about Michael’s impending death? Explain what this tells us about his feelings for Rory.
- How has the friendship changed the lives of both Michael and Rory in the course of the film?
- Do you think this film represents friendship satisfactorily?
