On the Waterfront (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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What three key themes define the GVV of 'On the Waterfront'?
What three key themes define the GVV of 'On the Waterfront'?
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
Complete Terry's quote: 'I could've had class... I could've been a ___.'
Complete Terry's quote: 'I could've had class... I could've been a ___.'
contender
What do the docks symbolise in the film?
What do the docks symbolise in the film?
A world where truth is dangerous
How is Terry's transformation described?
How is Terry's transformation described?
Passive bystander to active whistleblower
What does Terry say after testifying?
What does Terry say after testifying?
'I'm glad what I done.'
What does Father Barry say about silence in the face of evil?
What does Father Barry say about silence in the face of evil?
It is sinful
What does Father Barry compare mob pressure to?
What does Father Barry compare mob pressure to?
A crucifixion
What does Joey Doyle's murder establish?
What does Joey Doyle's murder establish?
A fearful and oppressive world
What does the taxi scene reveal about Terry?
What does the taxi scene reveal about Terry?
Internal conflict & wasted potential
What happens in the final dock scene?
What happens in the final dock scene?
Terry regains dignity; others follow
What can personal sacrifice lead to, according to the film's vision?
What can personal sacrifice lead to, according to the film's vision?
Social justice