After the First is a parable - a story that has a moral or teaches a lesson. To figure out the moral of the film, ask yourself what lesson Steve's father wanted him to learn. What lesson did his mother want him to learn? How do you know her feelings? What did Steve actually learn? Then decide what the film taught you.
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Throughout the film, “After the First" Steve learned some valuable life lessons. Steve's father was showing him how to become independent. He wanted him to make his own choices especially when it came to shooting the rabbit. His father was showing him the ropes into manhood. His mother wanted him to learn to be responsible and to take control of his own decisions; and to be cautious of the decisions he makes. I know what she is feeling because of the way acts during the kitchen scene. She seems really concerned that her twelve year old son is going to learn how to use a rifle. Steve actually learns that what he does can affect a lot of things other then just himself. He learns that he must take responsibility for the things he does, and not let anyone's opinions effect the decisions he makes. Steve allowed for his father to dictate the actions he took. Especially when he didn't want to shoot the rabbit, he felt pressure from his father. I learned that the only opinions that matter are my own. And that as hard as it is to go against someone, I should stand up to them when I think something is wrong.
I agree with Mackenzie, each member had a different lesson in mind for this hunting trip. The Dad wanted Steve to learn how to shoot a gun and how to hunt like his own father had taught him. Steve's mother wanted Steve to learn to be safe. Both parents wanted him to learn responsibility. Steve ended up learning the effects of killing something. It was obvious that Steve’s feelings about hunting changed when the first rabbit was killed, and he did not want to kill the second. However, he did kill is when he felt the pressure from his dad. From this I also think we should learn to voice our own opinions and to stand up for the things that we believe in.
I agree with Mackenzie and Kelly in that each family member had a goal for the trip. Steve's father wanted him to learn responsibility and how to be a man. When it comes to Steve's mother's lesson, I disagree with Mackenzie and Kelly. I believe that Her goal or lesson that she wanted Steve to learn not to use violence and how it hurts people. She doesn't want to see her son become a violent person and think that it is an ok thing to be a part of. I believe Steve learned that violence is scary and as fun as hunting is, killing innocent animals is not something he wants to be involved in and something that isn't fun. I learned how hard it is but important it is to stand up for what you believe.
I agree that both parents wanted Steve to learn how to use the rifle to be more responsible when he has something of that power in his hands. His mother was very concerned as Mackenzie says and I agree that she wanted him to learn responsibility and sensibility for his own actions.
In the film "After the First", both parents wanted Steve to learn a lesson. His father wanted to teach him how to hunt and shoot a riffle. His mom wanted him to learn how to be safe with that much power. I agree with Kelly when she says "It was obvious that Steve’s feelings about hunting changed when the first rabbit was killed, and he did not want to kill the second." After this i think Steve learned that he should stick up for his own oppinion, and not give in to pressure from any one.
In the Film "After the First", many lessons were taught to Steve on his first hunting trip. His father wanted him to learn how to be responsible with a firearm, which Steve ultimately does learn. However Steve learns that he does not feel good about killing innocent animals, which is a lesson that his father brought upon him. Steve learns to be independent in the sense of feeling what is right and wrong.
"After the First" is filled with lessons. Each person had a lesson they hoped Steve would learn. I agree with Mackenzie's comment about the father's lesson he wanted Steve to learn. I think Steve's father understood, especially from his time in war, that life can be difficult, and he wanted to start preparing Steve now. However, the mother clearly didn't want Steve to go hunting and was hoping he'd learn to respect all life, even those of rabbits. I think Steve learned to value life in all forms and to trust his own instincts and be true to himself. I learned that I should stand up when I think something is wrong and not just go along with it.
"After the First" has many lessons which Steves parents want him to learn. His father is pushing him into manhood while his mother wants him to be safe. In the film, you notice Steve does not want to hurt the rabbit but with his father right next to him, he feels obligated to shoot which he does. Once the rabbit is dead, you can tell Steve did not want to hurt it. While his father is happy for him he learns he must take responsibilty of his life and actions but also not let people tell him what to do.
In the short film, "After the First",Steve learned many lessons on his first hunting trip with his dad. His father brought him out to the woods to teach him how to use a rifle, and continue the tradition he went through with his father. However Steve learns that the decision he made, killing the innocent rabbit, was a decision his father influenced. Steve learns to be independent in the sense of feeling what is right and wrong and not what other people say they think is good or bad.
I agree with mackenzie when she said, "Steves father was showing him how to become more independent". Every fater wants to show their son the"ropes" about something they enjoyed as a child. Steves father intentions were good in trying to show his son something he thought they both would enjoy. However i thought his father was not very intuned with steves feeling when he saw steves disapointmentafter killing the first ribbit and continued the trip to have steve kill a rabbit himself. Steves mother felt apprehensive about the hunting trip from the begining but allowed it to happen. She was the most passive in her decision making reguarding the trip.
Hey guys sorry I'm posting so late! i thought what was really interesting about this movie was actually the title (haha as weird as that sounds Steve's dad could kill so easily because he had done it before. It brings up an interesting point that once you kill no matter what it is, even a rabbit, it makes it easier to kill the next time.Now of course I'm not saying that everyone who hunts is going to end up a murderer but it is an interesting point to make that once you compromise your value for life even that much you never know what could result (haha if that makes any sense)
I think Steve's father wanted him to learn how to be independent. I think the father also thought Steve would mature more and become a "man". Steves father wanted to teach steve how to shoot a gun in the way his father taught him. I think steve's mother wanted him to learn how to use a gun safely and to make thoughtful, mature decisions. The mother's feelings are shown through the kitchen scene when she is telling Steve's father about how times have changed and she doesn't think he is old enough. Steve learned that he can't always go by his father; sometimes he has to have his own opinion and make his own decisions. The film taught me how much one person can unfluence you and that sometimes you have to put your foot down and do what you think is right without worrying about how everyone else will react.
I agree with Emma when she says, "Steve's father wanted him to learn how to be independent." Steve's father wanted him to become a man and learn how to use and respect a gun. Steve's mom on the other hand wanted Steve to learn to respect life. She shows this by not wanting him to go on the hunting trip. What Steve actually learned was that killing something is not a joke and it is not fun. I learned from this movie that you should make your own decisions because for every action you do there will be consequences.
In the beggining of the film we see the parents talking about whether or not Steve is ready to be out hunting yet. Only his mother knew that he wasn't ready. Steve being just a young boy is simply thrilled to weild a rifle. His father believes he is ready. Steve is so young and blinded by excitment that he forgets that hunting means taking the life of an animal. In the scene where the father shoots the innocent rabit we see that Steve can't handle it, its just to much for him and takes its toll. I have to say that this film tells me to be careful what you wish for.
I feel like Steve's father wants Steve to be like him so much that at first his son wants to share the things his father does but then he realizes he doesn't enjoy it as much. Agreeing with Big MAC i feel like he felt pressure from his father, and that showed towards the end when he yells at him and walks away after he kills the rabbit.
-Danielle Allen.
In the film,"After The First" there were many lessons that Steve learned in the movie. Such as,Steve's father wanted him to see what it is like being independent and how it feels to be a man. Also, Steve's father wants him to see what war would feel like when he might have to kill someone. Steve's mother's lesson was that she wanted him to learn to be safe. I was very suprised that Steve killed the rabbit because it looked like he was too scared and that he didn't want to. I think the main reason why Steve shot the rabbit was because he felt pressure from his father. I learned that you should believe what you think is right and do what you are comfortable with and not with what others feel is comfortable.
In the begining Steve is excited to have a real gun. He is even more excited to shoot the gun for his first time but when he has the opportunity to kill a rabbit he is not so eager. Hunting has been a tradition with his father and his fathers father. Steve knows that he does not want to shoot the rabbit but at the same time he does not want to let his father down. After Steve killed the rabbit his father says, "It gets easier after the fist." Meaning it wont be as hard to kill the next animal but Steve doesnt want it to get easier he simply doesn't want to kill again. - Andrew Hebert
Both parents wanted their son to learn how to use a weapon and understand how to control something of extreme power. The father felt as though this would be a great experience for his son just as it was for him however after shooting the rabit the boy realized the cruel reality of killing something alive and that it isnt sensible. I agree with Jess on this in that the objective they had was not learned in the long run.
I agree with Andrew when he says that Steve’s mother didn’t want him to use violence and didn’t agree with the idea of her son learning how to shoot and kill an animal. Steve's father wanted his son to learn how to shoot and be a responsible person. I think Steve learned how to be independent and that its ok for him to be him self. Because at the end of the film his father runs after him and tells him that its ok, because he knows that his son unhappy with himself for killing the rabbit. He also learns whats right and whats wrong and learns to take responsibility for his actions.
Steve's father wanted to teach his son that you don't have to follow a group, you can make your own choices in life. Steve's mother wanted Steve to learn how to say no if he didn't feel like doing what the group did. Steve's mother makes her feelings known when she is nin the kitchen and says to Steve that he doesn't have to go if he doesn't want to. Steve actually learned that his life choices can affect others and that killing the rabbit wasn't what he wanted to do, he wasn't like his father and grandfather. The film taught me that just because there is a group pressuring you, you don't have to give in and do what they want.
I think Steve's mother wanted him to wait on the trip, she felt he was not ready. Steve's father was eager to take his son shooting. Hre felt Steve would be one step closer to manhood. Steve was cleary disappointed after killing the rabbit. He immediatley wanted to end the trip and go home. The lesson Steve's father was trying to apply was not delievered correctly to Steve.
In the short film "After the First" Steves father takes Steve on a hunting trip in order to pass down tradition that his father showed him. Steve does learn how to shoot a rifle, and how to kill an animal. But hunting just isnt Steves forte, he learns that after killing his first rabbit. On the other hand, Steves mother wanted him to learn how to be independent and learn to make decisions on his own.
the film after the first. was a film that showed how a little boy does something he doesnt want to but he does it to make his dad happy. i think that he should of told his dad he didnt want to shoot the rabbit and then ever thing would be fine. but he feels really bad becuase he took the life of a little animal that was just trying to eat and not doing any thing.
When i was watching this film, Steve's father was trying to teach him to be independent and learn to hunt when he gets older so he can take his own son hunting. His mother did not want his son to shoot with a rifle becasue she is afried that he might hurt himself. but she becomes aware that the trip could be good for him. plus he feels pressure from his father when he shoots the rabbit. when he shoots the rabbit, Steve learnes that his opinions matter more then his father's.
Steve's father wanted to teach him what he was tought at that age, which was the respect for nature and the love of the hunt. His mother wanted him to learn that being your own person is more important than being the man that his father wanted him to be. When he is going to go hunting his mother is very troubled about him leaving, because she doesn't think it is right to put that much pressure on a child. Steve learned that going against a figure of a higher authority, especially one that u respect and admire, is much harder than most think. This film taught me that the only truth that matters is being true to yourself. If you are not comfortable in a situation or feel it goes against your morals, than get out.
Steves father wanted him to go hunting with him and the mother thoughtsteve was to young. Steve ends up going anyways and killing his first hunt. It was a rabbit and as steve watched it die he felt remorse and regret. He didnt like the feeling of killing innocent animals just cause his dad did. The lesson his mom wanted him to learn is you dont have to do things just to fit in with the group. The dad wanted to teach him how to hunt because he hunted at his age even younger. But steve learned not to give in to peer presure.
Steve goes hunting with his dad so his dad can pass on the tradition to him. Steves mom thinks hes to young. Steve kills a rabbit and feels remorse and regret. He wasnt yet ready like his mother thought. Even though his father could handle it at that age dosent mean steve can and thats the moral of the story
I agree with Emma when she said that Steve's father wanted to help him become a "man" by taking him hunting. However, I think that his mother was right in saying that he was too young. After he killed the rabbit he was clearly not the same child he was before. I don't think he became a "man" either. I think he just became emotionally distraught by the act of killing an innocent creature.
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