General Vision and Viewpoint (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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What three elements define the film's general vision and viewpoint?
What three elements define the film's general vision and viewpoint?
Moral struggle, social injustice, redemption
What does 'D&D' stand for in the film?
What does 'D&D' stand for in the film?
Deaf and Dumb
What do the docks metaphorically represent in the film?
What do the docks metaphorically represent in the film?
A world where truth is dangerous & justice elusive
How does Terry transform throughout the film?
How does Terry transform throughout the film?
From passive bystander to whistleblower
Despite the bleak setting, what is the film's ultimate vision?
Despite the bleak setting, what is the film's ultimate vision?
Optimistic
According to Father Barry, what is silence in the face of evil?
According to Father Barry, what is silence in the face of evil?
Sinful
What moral framework does the film use?
What moral framework does the film use?
Catholic social justice
What does Joey Doyle's murder establish about the film's world?
What does Joey Doyle's murder establish about the film's world?
Truth leads to death
What does the taxi scene reveal about Terry?
What does the taxi scene reveal about Terry?
His internal conflict & wasted potential
What does Terry's testimony and beating demonstrate?
What does Terry's testimony and beating demonstrate?
Courage often comes with sacrifice
What does Terry's suffering become in the film?
What does Terry's suffering become in the film?
The catalyst for change
What can personal sacrifice lead to, according to the film's conclusion?
What can personal sacrifice lead to, according to the film's conclusion?
Social justice