Watch the film, Love, Simon in class. As you watch the film, take
notes on any connections that you find between the plot, overall themes, and
specific scenes in the movie and the material that we’ve covered in Units 3
and 4. Questions are provided for your consideration, but are not required to
be answered. Finally, write a 3-5 page paper highlighting four (4)
applications
Relationships
1. How are dialectical tensions portrayed in Simon’s coming out experience?
2. Compare Simon’s friendships with Leah and Abby using Social Penetration
Theory.
3. Considering Social Exchange Theory, why might Simon have agreed to help
Marcus?
Identity
1. Apply each of the layers of identity mentioned in Communication Theory of
Identity to Simon’s experience as a gay man.
a. Personal
b. Enacted
c. Relational
d. Communal
2. What are some of the identity gaps?
3. Consider Social Learning Theory. When Simon was outed, what were some
of the rewards and punishments that he experienced?