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13 REASONS WHY | RECAP

Matthew Rogers

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Warm-up Questions

From the title, what do you think a “recap” video will include?
What kinds of events do you expect to hear about in a recap of a drama series?
Do you prefer watching a recap before a new season/episode? Why or why not?

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13 REASONS WHY | RECAP

Setup: the tapes and the first reasons (00:00 – 02:45)

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1. What did Hannah leave behind to explain what happened to her?

A letter to the whole school
A diary with 13 chapters
13 cassette tapes describing the reasons
A video message posted online

2. What happens after Justin takes an upskirt photo?

The photo spreads and people start to think Hannah is “easy”
Hannah reports Justin to the police immediately
Justin deletes it before anyone sees it
Hannah moves to a new school

3. What does Tyler do that becomes a reason on the tapes?

He starts stalking Hannah and taking pictures
He steals from Hannah’s locker
He cheats on a test
He spreads a rumor in class

13 REASONS WHY | RECAP

More tapes: rumors, dates, and humiliation (02:45 – 04:06)

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1. What is “Dollar Valentine’s” described as doing at the school?

Choosing prom partners by lottery
Raising money for sports teams
Matching students up via similar interests
Letting students buy gifts for teachers

2. What does Ryan do with Hannah’s poem?

He throws it away
He reads it privately and keeps it secret
He sends it to Hannah’s parents
He publishes it in the school newsletter

3. What does Clay find and give to Hannah’s parents?

A copy of the school magazine/newsletter
A new cassette player
A letter from the counselor
A police report

13 REASONS WHY | RECAP

Darkest events and aftermath (04:06 – 08:13)

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1. During the party on tape 9, what does Hannah witness?

Bryce raping Jessica while Hannah watches
Hannah calling an ambulance for Jeff
A fight that leads to an arrest
Justin confessing everything to the police

2. What happens after the stop sign is knocked over and no one reports it in time?

Hannah is arrested for leaving the scene
A teacher is blamed and fired
There is an accident that kills Jeff and injures an elderly man
Nothing happens because it is fixed quickly

3. Why doesn’t the counselor help effectively, according to the recap?

Hannah isn’t ready to be completely honest, and the counselor doesn’t realize the severity
The counselor tells her to change schools immediately
The counselor is absent from school that day
Hannah refuses to talk at all

13 REASONS WHY | RECAP

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1. What is the main storytelling device used to reveal the reasons behind Hannah’s actions?

Text messages found on a phone
A court trial
A series of cassette tapes
A newspaper investigation

2. What role do the tapes play for the people who receive them?

They teach students how to study better
They explain how to win popularity at school
They force people to face their involvement and secrets
They are mainly for entertainment

3. Which theme is emphasized throughout the recap?

Small actions can have serious consequences
Money is the only source of stress
Moving to a new town fixes relationships
Sports success solves personal problems

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

13 REASONS WHY | RECAP

What are the advantages and disadvantages of telling a story through recordings (like tapes) instead of face-to-face conversations?
Some characters act to protect their reputation or secrets. How can fear of social judgment change people’s behavior?
What responsibilities do schools have when students report serious problems? What should an effective response look like?
Why might a person say “I’m fine” or hide the truth when they actually need help? What could friends do in that situation?