Heartland-Film Questions

1) What was Elinor Pruitt's dream when she arrived in the Wyoming Territory?

2) What kind of relationship did she have with Stewart at the start of the film?

3) How does Stewart treat Jerrine?

4) What had happened to the woman that Elinor and Jerrine found in the covered wagon?

5) Why is Elinor short-tempered with Jerrine at the deserted farm house? What do you think happened to the pevious tenants?

6) What was the practical reason for the wedding of Elinor and Clyde Stewart?

5) What was humorous about the wedding itself? Why was it scheduled when it occurred? Who were the guests?

7) What hardships did Elinor and Clyde experience on the ranch?

8) What joys were experienced by the family?

9) What role does the hired man play in the story?

10) The film ends abruptly. What is symbolic about the final scenes? What do you think happens to the Stewarts in the future?