Overview
2. What is the central theme of this story? 3. Via voiceover near the beginning the film, Tony Stark says that he created his own demons. How so? 4. Discuss how this film’s narrative responds to Captain America’s question to Tony Stark in The Avengers: “Take [the armor] off, and what are you?
5. Consider how this film reflects post-9/11 concerns. For example, how does the character, the Mandarin, satirize and deconstruct terrorist stereotypes?
9. Craft your own question for this film, and answer it. 10. Evaluate Pepper Potts in this film. Is she a strong female character?