Who becomes the narrator for this film?
Why is this person a good choice to be the narrator?
Jack Crabb changes from being a "whiteman" to being an "Indian" several
times in the movie. List each change and what makes him change to that side
in each case:
Little Big Man runs into Custer several times in the movie but has different
opinions about him each time. Describe his opinion of Custer in each case:
- A. 1st meeting:
- B. 2nd meeting:
- 3rd meeting:
- 4th meeting:
- Final meeting:
Old Lodge Skins also runs into whitemen several times in the movie and has
different opinions about them each time. Describe three different opionions
he has about the whiteman as the story progresses.
- A.
- B.
- C.
The climax of the movie occurs before the end and is an event that causes
Little Big Man to change his mind about Custer. Describe this climax.
Several characters appear early in the story and re-appear later in the
story. Describe how the following characters change from early in the film
to later:
- A. Miss Pendrake:
- B. Meriweather:
- C. Wild Bill Hickcock:
- D. Old Lodge Skins:
Another interesting item to look for in the film is comparing life in the
whiteman's civilization to life in the Native American civilization. List
items below that describe these two cultures as portrayed in the film:
- A. Anglo (white):
- B. Native American:
Examine what you have listed in items #6 and #7 and examine what Old Lodge
Skins says about the "difference between the whitemen and the Human Beings."
What does this film illustrate about the two cultures?
Describe the final scene of the film. Why does it end this way?
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