List 3 major changes that were made from the original screenplay:
A.
B.
C.
Explain why the film made the changes:
What are Will Kane's plans at the beginning of the film?
What are Amy's views about violence? Why does she feel this way?
How does Harvey Pell feel about Kane? Why is this?
Is Will Kane sure of his course of action? How is this shown?
List each person or group that Kane approaches to be on the posse. Give
the response of each:
Based on the town responses to Kane's request for help, what lesson can
be learned from this story?
Who really assists Kane in the shootout? Explain how this is ironic.
The final scene is a "film classic". Explain the significance behind Kane's
final actions and what this says about the individual and society.
The title song won an Academy Award for best song. How does the ballad add
to the film?
This film won an Academy Award for film editing. Give an example of effective
editing in this film and explain how it adds to the film. (Consider the camera
switches as the clock gets closer to noon)
Put yourself in the "shoes" of Will or Amy. What would you have done differently
and why? (If you think you would have acted exactly like him/her, also explain
why)
