Life Orientation

How does the film start out?

The film starts out showing general ignorance about mature relationships, sex, contraception,consequences etc.

How is this shown? ( ignorance of the topic)

Through the liberal use or stereotypes, generalisation and insensitive comments.

What is used to mask fears, concerns or ignorance .

Humour that is often inappropriate.

What are some of the coping mechanisms used by Juno once she discovers that she is pregnant?

Disbelief, anger , Denial, rebelliousness

How does Juno engage with the world around her?

Juno engages with the world through her humor, independence, and honesty. She often uses sarcasm to cope with difficult situations, challenging social expectations and making her own choices. Over time, she becomes more mature and empathetic, learning to connect genuinely with others while still staying true to herself.

How are her various relationships

affected?

Juno’s relationships are affected as she matures through her pregnancy. At first, her sarcasm and independence create distance between her and others, especially her parents and Paulie. However, as she grows emotionally, she rebuilds trust and deepens these bonds. Her friendship with Paulie turns into genuine love, and her relationship with her parents strengthens as they support her.

What is the impact of her pregnancy on Juno: physically, emotionally, socially, academically?

Physically: Juno experiences the normal challenges of pregnancy—fatigue, discomfort, and noticeable body changes that affect her daily life.

Emotionally: She goes through confusion, fear, and emotional growth, learning responsibility and empathy while dealing with adult decisions.

Socially: Her pregnancy makes her stand out at school; she faces gossip and judgment but also learns who truly supports her.

Academically: Juno’s focus shifts away from schoolwork to her pregnancy and adoption plans, showing how her priorities and maturity develop throughout the film.

What is Juno’s next decision? Why has she changed her mind?

Juno’s next decision is to give the baby up for adoption. She changes her mind about abortion after visiting the clinic, where she feels uneasy about the environment and is affected by the classmate outside who says the baby already has fingernails. This moment makes her realize the reality of her pregnancy and leads her to choose adoption instead.

Finally, what is the ultimate outcome? How did Juno get to this stage?

The ultimate outcome is that Juno gives birth and goes through with the adoption, allowing Vanessa to become the baby’s mother. Juno reaches this stage after facing many emotional challenges, learning about love, responsibility, and maturity. Through her experiences with Paulie, her parents, and the adoptive couple, she grows more self-aware and compassionate, realizing what’s best for both herself and the baby.

Pro life vs pro choice

Pro-Life: Believes that life begins at conception, and that abortion is morally wrong and should be restricted. It focuses on protecting the unborn child’s right to life.

Pro-Choice: Believes that women have the right to make decisions about their own bodies, including abortion. It focuses on individual freedom and reproductive rights.

How do her parents support her?

Juno’s parents support her by offering guidance, understanding, and emotional support throughout her pregnancy. Her father, Mac, provides practical advice and tries to help her make responsible decisions, while her mother, Bren, is emotionally available, helping Juno navigate her feelings and challenges. Despite initial worry and frustration, they respect her choices and stand by her, showing love and encouragement.

How do her friends support her ?

Juno’s friends support her mostly through emotional encouragement and companionship. They listen to her, offer advice, and try to help her navigate the ups and downs of her pregnancy. While they don’t always know exactly how to help, their friendship gives her a sense of normalcy and comfort during a difficult time.

What is the impact of Juno’s pregnancy on her parents? On Paulie? Her friends?

Impact on Juno’s parents:
Her parents experience worry, stress, and concern for her future, but they grow closer as they support her through the pregnancy. It challenges them emotionally and makes them more protective and understanding.

Impact on Paulie:
Paulie is forced to confront responsibility and maturity. He struggles with fear and uncertainty but ultimately develops a deeper emotional connection with Juno and learns to be supportive.

Impact on her friends:
Her friends are affected socially—they witness gossip and judgment from others—but their friendship with Juno strengthens as they provide emotional support and stand by her during a challenging time.

Analyse the type of relationship Juno and Paulie have at the start of the film. How does this relationship change? Why?

At the start of the film, Juno and Paulie have a casual, playful, and somewhat immature relationship. They tease each other, joke around, and don’t take their connection very seriously.

As the story progresses, their relationship deepens and becomes more emotionally intimate. They begin to support each other through Juno’s pregnancy, face adult responsibilities together, and develop genuine care and love. This change happens because the pregnancy forces them to confront serious issues, communicate honestly, and understand each other on a deeper level.

list and describe the relationships in Juno.

• Juno and Paulie Bleeker

• Juno and her parents (Mac and Bren)

• Juno and Vanessa Loring

• Juno and Mark Loring

• Juno and her friends (e.g., Leah)

What’s her surname

MacGuff