Howl's Moving Crossword

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