Hope. Precious is ultimately a story of hope. Precious has a core of hope, though she does feel hopeless at times. She goes to the GED program as an “alternative” to her current situation and puts her faith in her teacher, etc. even in the face of difficult circumstances.

Part A: What other elements of hope are found throughout the film?

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Part B: What does Precious still have hope for?

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Part C: How does her optimism change her daily life?

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Part D: How did writing help her to heal?

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