Watch the film, "The Fundamentals of Caring", a road comedy-drama, about a disabled teen and his caregiver. It is directed by Rob Burnett. You may stream it from Netflix.
1. Analyze the role that Dot (Selena Gómez) plays in the film. What is her personality? Does she perform her gender according to the norms? Why is that important? What does she teach Trevor? And Ben? How does she help the two men? How is the goodbye scene between Trevor and Dot? (Is there any music? Words? Why?) What about Peaches’ role? She is pregnant and Ben helps her deliver her baby. What does that situation symbolize for Ben? How does she help Ben?