”It’s a Wonderful Life”

Review of the film ”It’s a Wonderful Life”
The classic film It’s a Wonderful Life shows the strong connection between family and community during the time period. George Bailey is the classic
patriarchal figure who sacrifices his life for his family and community. How do the Bailey’s compare to contemporary families of today? Using symbolic
interactionist theory, what does George Bailey symbolize? What does Mr. Potter symbolize? As a group, you will present your findings. How has the
family evolved in the past century? Has the family regressed since the time of George Bailey?