Summary
– Decades later, Michael (Ralph Fiennes) begins sending tapes of himself reading books to Hanna in prison. These tapes help her teach herself to read and write. Major Themes The Reader 2008 Lk21
: Kate Winslet won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance as Hanna. Viewer's Guide Summary – Decades later, Michael (Ralph Fiennes) begins
The film challenges the audience's empathy. Hanna is both a caring (if predatory) figure to Michael and a participant in a genocidal system. The Power of Literacy: Summary – Decades later