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- 4. In the novel, ______ falls in love with Martha, Sophie's sister.
- 5. Christian Bale agreed to participate in the film after watching Spirited Away, _________'s previous film.
- 7. The ________ in the film symbolizes Howl, reflecting his complex and disordered nature.
- 9. Studio ______ produced Howl's Moving Castle.
- 10. The design of Sophie's city was inspired by Colmar, ________.
- 11. Sophie Hatter starts as a quiet and reserved __________maker, believing she is unworthy of adventure or love.
- 12. Sophie’s transformation and self-acceptance mirror John Proctor’s decision to __________himself in the face of injustice.
- 14. Throughout the film, Sophie’s transformation back into her younger self happens when she __________herself.
- 16. The Witch of the Waste and Abigail both use __________ to manipulate others and maintain power.
- 19. Howl gives his heart to Calcifer as a child, symbolizing his __________ and fear of vulnerability.
- 20. Markl represents the __________ part of Howl, contrasting with his more chaotic personality.
- 21. Just like the witches in Salem, witches in Howl's Moving Castle are relatively __________.
- 22. The citizens in Salem and the world of Howl's Moving Castle having nothing to fear of witches other than fear _________.
- 25. The hats in the film symbolize __________, with larger hats representing worse or more corrupt characters.
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- 1. The Witch of the Waste is originally a powerful sorceress but is later stripped of her magic by __________.
- 2. Howl’s biggest fear is losing his __________, which he metaphorically and literally gave away.
- 3. Turnip Head, the enchanted scarecrow, is later revealed to be a __________ from a neighboring kingdom.
- 6. Calcifer is a fire demon who powers Howl’s __________castle and is bound to him through a magical contract.
- 8. Howl Jenkins Pendragon is a powerful but __________ wizard who avoids responsibility and fears commitment.
- 11. Calcifer symbolizes Howl’s __________, both literally and figuratively.
- 12. The black gateway on the castle’s portal represents Howl’s __________.
- 13. The character _______ is a fire demon bound to Howl's heart.
- 15. Sophie’s mother is influenced by the government and unknowingly __________ on her daughter.
- 17. Howl's Moving Castle is an anti-war film that criticizes the US-led invasion of _________ in 2003.
- 18. Sophie unknowingly uses her __________abilities to bring life to things, such as the scarecrow and Calcifer.
- 21. Howl’s changing __________ color is a metaphor for his emotional growth and state of mind.
- 23. Grandma Sophie's simple hat with three red berries signifies her future ________: Sophie, Howl, and Markl.
- 24. Christian Bale, who voiced ________ in the dubbed version, also portrayed Batman in live-action films.
