Writing task: Enola Holmes

(atividade sobre SOCIOLOGIA para o Ensino Médio)

After watching the movie ‘Enola Holmes’, answer the questions below:

  1. Enola Holmes is a movie based on the novel written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Based on what you know, write a summary about his most famous character ‘Sherlock Holmes’;
  2. In the movie, Enola is part of a persona who was impossible to exist at that time. Write about this persona.;
  3. Enola’s mother is a character representing what kind of woman? Give some examples to justify your answer;
  4. Think about the Industrial Revolution and how it was represented in the movie. What injustice situations can you describe?

Now, in pair or in groups, discuss your answers and write an essay – min 100 words – about ‘what has changed in the women’s role from the 19th century society up to now.’