March 4, 2008 | 7 Comments Posted. Add Yours.
Anne Boleyn was able to capture and maintain the King's attention for a long period of time, even convincing him to change the law so he could annul his marriage to his first wife Catharine of Aragon. What do you think drove the King to take such drastic measures for Anne? How much do you think his desire for a legitimate male heir affected his decisions?
Betrayal of Confidence
February 26, 2008 | 16 Comments Posted. Add Yours.
Due to Mary's love and admiration for Queen Catherine, she initially feels that she cannot betray her. In what ways are her honorable ideals compromised as she embarks on her adulterous affair with the king? Do you agree that "from start to finish" Mary "had no choice" but to betray Queen Catherine by taking the queen's letter to her uncle?
True Love or Sibling Rivalry?
February 20, 2008 | 54 Comments Posted. Add Yours.
What began as a bid to help their family gain status quickly developed into a ruthless rivalry between Anne and Mary for the love of the King. Mary feels the she has a talent for loving the king. Is this simply a girl's fantasy or is there truth in her sentiment? Do you feel either sister truly loved the King? Or was this a case of sibling rivalry?
Boleyn Family Tactics
February 15, 2008 | 36 Comments Posted. Add Yours.
In The Other Boleyn Girl, the two Boleyn sisters, Anne (played by Natalie Portman) and Mary (played by Scarlett Johansson), are driven by their ambitious father and uncle to advance the family's power and status by courting the affections of the King of England (played by Eric Bana). Discuss your thoughts on the family's tactics for gaining favor in the court.