A teacher’s take on The Whale!

In this video essay analysis, I focus on the role that teaching and education plays in Darren Aronovsky’s 2022 heartbreaking film. I find that The Whale’s character development and its relational themes resonate deeply in a world where teaching and schoolwork increasingly lack genuine connection and humanity.

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction
00:48 Relationships in The Whale
02:17 Relationships in The Classroom
03:46 Vulnerability in The Whale
05:39 Vulnerability in The Classroom

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*Sources
Embracing Relational Teaching by Anthony R. Reibel (https://www.amazon.com/Embracing-Rela...)
Doing The Invisible Work by Anthony R. Reibel (https://allthingsassessment.info/2021...)
The Power of Teaching Vulnerably by David Rockower (https://www.amazon.com/Power-Teaching...)

*Music (Creative Commons Attribution)
“Empty Reflections” by ErikMusic (   • Sad Ambient Music - "Empty Reflection...  )
“Five of a Kind” by Density & Time (   • Density & Time - FIVE OF A KIND (No C...  )

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