1. “The Birds” and The Birds from short story to film

2. What themes do you recall from the short story “The Birds”?

3. War

4. What themes do you recall from the short story “The Birds”? War Loneliness

5. What themes do you recall from the short story “The Birds”? War Loneliness Fear

6. As you view the film, note additional themes and make a Venn diagram comparing/contrasting the short story and the film.

7. After viewing The Birds, write an essay on one of the following topics: 1. Compare/contrast the story with the movie 2. Explore the theme of war in the short story 3. Explore the theme of fear/loneliness and its connection to the birds’ appearances in the film 4. Discuss the depiction of women as strong/weak in the film