Identify and DESCRIBE the following:
- A. Setting:
- B. Terry Malloy:
- C. Joey Doyle:
- D. Edie Doyle:
- E. Johnny Friendly:
- F. Charley Malloy:
- G. Father Barry:
Describe how the Longshoremen Union operates. Include any "unwritten" moral
codes its members go by.
What moral dilemma does Terry face? What are his choices?
What are the consequences of going against the union leadership?
What would you do if you were in Terry's situation? Explain.
Explain the significance of Terry's famous "I could'a been a contender..."
speech. How does it relate to the theme of the stroy?
This film won 8 Academy Awards (including Best Film, Best Actor, Supporting
Actress, Director, Screenplay, Film Editing). What makes this movie such a
film "classic"?
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