A Series of Unfortunate Events - {Episode Discussion} 1x03 - The Reptile Room: Part One {#2}

Awesome Nerds · 05-13-2017, 04:49 PM

The Baudelaires are sent to live with their herpetologist uncle Monty Montgomery, who has recently come across a reptile he calls the "Incredibly Deadly Viper".
While attempting to learn more about Montgomery, Klaus discovers that the hedge maze in Montgomery's garden is the exact same shape as the tattoo on Olaf's ankle.
Olaf poses as Montgomery's new assistant Stefano and attempts to kidnap the Baudelaires, but Montgomery inadvertently thwarts the scheme after receiving an encrypted message instructing him to take the Baudelaires to Peru.
Believing "Stefano" to be a spy sent to steal his research, Montgomery fires him.

[PART TWO]

Discussion Questions
(You may answer some, or all, or none of the following, in as little or as much detail as you so wish! And if you have any other questions that may be added to these lists, just send them our way!)

BASIC QUESTIONS
(These will be repeated for each episode)

1. First time watch or rewatch?
2. Any standout quotes?
3. Any standout scenes?
4. Favorite part? Why?
5. Least favorite part? Why?
6. Favorite non main character?
7. Least favorite non main character?
8. Funniest moments?
9. Saddest moments?
10. Most intense/shocking moments?
11. VFD?
12. Any easter eggs?
13. Favorite (each of those listed below) moment?
a. Violet
b. Klaus
c. Sunny
d. Orphans
e. Olaf
f. Troupe
g. Lemony
h. Mr. Poe

FOCUS
"THE REPTILE ROOM, part I"

1. What did you think of the representation here of Olaf in disguise, and of Monty as guardian?
2. What did you think of the inclusion and development of the mystery surrounding the Baudelaire parents and the secret organization surrounding them?
3. (if you weren't a reader/are a first time viewer) Where do you see happening next? What do you want to see happen as the series goes on?
4. (if you were a reader/are a repeat viewer) Did you pick up on anything you missed the first time around?