"We Are Marshall" Video - Stranger in the Village

We Are Marshall
English 12 Unit 2: Stranger in the Village

As you watch the film, "We Are Marshall," please write down responses to the following questions:

Watch from the beginning of the film until the end of the funeral and then respond to the following question”

1. Describe, in detail, the “village” as it is portrayed at this stage of the movie.

Now, continue watching the movie until the new team is gathered in a circle on the playing field, each wearing his white uniform.

2. Why does Jack Lengyel elect to become a “stranger” in the village?

Continue watching the film until you get to the part where the team meets at the site of the memorial for the team at the crash site. Pause and take time to fill in this chart (this format could not support a chart so you will need to create it yourself. Below are the components of the chart):

3 Characters who became “strangers in the village”
* Describe/Analyze why the person is a “stranger”
* Describe/Analyze what the impact is on the person
* Assess what becomes of that character. Does the person “belong” or
remain estranged? Why?

At this time you can finish the movie. Then please consider:

4. What are some of the risks that various characters from the film face by being/becoming part of the village?

5. Describe how various characters from the film go from being a “stranger” to being a part of the village.

6. Describe how various characters from the film go from being part of a village to being a stranger.