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1. Without knowing their neighbor, Mrs. Drysdale, the Clampetts express concern and try to assist her with what they perceive as "her problem." This help is part of the mountain culture of lending aid and support to neighbors. Answer the following questions either in the space provided or on your own paper.
A. How well do you know your neighbors? B. Do you know if they have any problems and have you ever helped them with these problems? Give an example. C. Do you or have you welcomed new neighbors into the neighborhood without prejudging them or stereotyping them. D. Does it matter what their family background or breeding is like it does to Mrs. Drysdale?
2. Would our society/culture be improved if we became responsible for our neighbor(s)? And what factors have caused the downfall of neighborhoods?
3. What is the essential meaning of the quote that Jed states when talking to Miss Hathaway, "...there is good in the worst of us and bad in the best of us." Apply this to yourself and others you know.
4. Granny is famous for her home remedies. Doing some research, find evidence that Granny's idea of home remedies is being more accepted by the medical community. Then ask your parents if they have a home remedy that they have used before and let me know what it was and how effective it was.
5. Mrs. Drysdale has a certain way of looking at people. Describe it and tell how you feel about that approach.
6. Explain the quote, "courage will light your path." How could this quote help you in forming relationships with people?
7. How does Jed use God to explain his philosophy about the quality of people?
8. Granny decides as a part of her home remedy for Mrs. Drysdale to use some reverse psychology. Describe what she has in store for Mrs. Drysdale and then tell me if your parents have ever used this on you.
9. Jed and Granny decide not to go to Palm Springs, but instead stay home and help Mr. Drysdale with Mrs. Drysdale's "problem." What does this tell you about their values?
10. Comment on one major theme that you find essential to this episode.
