Memory: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

1. What is the method that Joel (Jim Karey) tries to use in his mind to keep from forgetting Clementine (Kate Winslet) that doesn’t work?
   • Plans to meet her in Montauk
   • Tries to hide her in other memories
   • Focuses on very emotional memories that will be harder to erase

2. Describe as well as you can how the memory modification procedure works. In particular, think about what Dr. Howard Mierzwiak (Tom Wilkinson) and Stan (Mark Ruffalo) are doing on the computer while they are erasing Joel’s memories.

3. What regions of the brain are modified by the procedure?

4. Did you enjoy the movie?

5. Do you have any questions about the movie that you want to discuss in class?