The Karate Kid Continues....

We began today's class by reviewing the beginning of the movie, The Karate Kid, which we started last class.  We discussed all the ways Daniel LaRusso might need support.  We decided he might need help with

• defending himself against the bullies
• having a male influence/father figure
• fitting in in California
• making new friends
• getting a girlfriend
• controlling his anger

With these elements in mind, we continued watching the movie, to see whether Daniel and his mentors ended up exhibiting the qualities we had identified as important last class.

We will conclude the movie on Thursday.