Why does Simin decide to sue Nader for divorce

Watch the movie A Separation directed by Asghar Farhadi (2011) and submit the responses to the questions. Please remember that to earn the 25 points you need to answer fully all components of the questions- and don’t give the obvious responses look beneath the surface to really understand the interests of the characters.

NO CITING – this assignment is to test your understanding of cultural sensitivity and cultural differences even within the same culture- enjoy the movie and look deeply to respond

Why does Simin decide to sue Nader for divorce?

Did she have other options?

How does religion, gender, education, generation and economic class play a role in the Separation? How does it impact their version of the truth? (Provide a response for all five categories)

Why does Nader hold back from granting permission for Simin and their daughter to leave the country? What are Nader’s positions? What are his interests?

How does the truth impact the relationship with Termah and her father?

How does honesty impact the legal battles when no one person is in possession of all the facts?

How would you manage the untangling of all the facts and keep the decision within the letter of the law in a land where the law must match religious law?

Is the law adequate to deal with human emotions?

What do you think Termah decides?