On the Waterfront (Leaving Cert English): Flashcards
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3 themes of On the Waterfront's general vision
3 themes of On the Waterfront's general vision
Moral struggle, social injustice, personal redemption
What D&D stands for on the waterfront
What D&D stands for on the waterfront
Deaf and Dumb - the code of silence
What the docks symbolise in the film
What the docks symbolise in the film
World where truth is dangerous & justice is elusive
Terry's transformation
Terry's transformation
From passive bystander to active whistleblower
Father Barry's view on silence in face of evil
Father Barry's view on silence in face of evil
It is sinful
The film's moral framework is rooted in
The film's moral framework is rooted in
Catholic social justice
What Joey Doyle's murder establishes
What Joey Doyle's murder establishes
Fearful & oppressive world where truth leads to death
Terry's suffering becomes the
Terry's suffering becomes the
Catalyst for change
The film's ultimate vision is
The film's ultimate vision is
Hopeful and optimistic
What the taxi scene reveals about Terry
What the taxi scene reveals about Terry
Internal conflict and wasted potential
What the final dock scene shows
What the final dock scene shows
Terry regains dignity, others begin to follow
Father Barry compares mob pressure to
Father Barry compares mob pressure to
A crucifixion