The King's Speech Discussion Question's
1. What elements of the film did you like/dislike? Why?
2. What observations are made about the pressures of being part of the royal family?
3. Contrast the brothers, David and Albert. How are they similar; in what do they differ and why?
4. In Bertie's sessions with Lionel, we learn of the difficulties he faced as a young boy. How have these experiences molded him into the man we see?
5. Do you think Bertie's apprehension to become king was justified? Why/why not?
6. How are Bertie and Lionel similar? How are they different? How does this affect their exchanges?
7. In what ways did Lionel's therapy sessions help Bertie? Was it just that his methods were different, or did his help go beyond speech therapy?
8. There are two key transitions in the story - 1) death of father, 2) his coronation. How does Bertie respond to each? How does he grow in each?
9. Just after Bertie takes the throne his daughters see him in hall, courtesy and call him "Your Majesty."What causes them to change their behavior toward their father?
10. The climactic moment of the story is Logue's question, "Why should I listen to you?" followed by Bertie's declaration, "Because I have a voice!"What does Bertie realize in this moment?