Remember The Titans
Case Study: Remember the Titans
1. Gerry, the team captain, and Julius, his black roommate, got off to a rough start. In the beginning, each disliked the other intensely.
a. Briefly describe why they disliked each other so much. (2 marks)
Gerry and Julius were both loyal to their own race. They were filled with hatred due to the integration of the races. I believe these boys were fearful of the change and each other, which lead them to avoid each other as much as possible. When together, the boys would communicate in unproductive ways; they treated each other with complete disrespect and without trust for one another.
b. In the movie, the two young men had a “heart-to-heart” talk where each angrily told the other how he really felt. Briefly describe the episode and why it was so important. (2 marks)
After an intense practice, Gerry and Julius bumped into each other. Gerry, tired of added practices that Boon had enforced, took advantage of the situation by trying to gather facts to tell Boon. Gerry ended up accusing Julius of being selfish; a stubborn player with a bad attitude. Julius responded to Gerry in a way that allowed Gerry to realize that he wasn't being a true leader. Julius highlighted that “his white buddies” were not blocking for Rev. In that moment, Gerry realized that he hadn't been a good team captain as he had been treating players unequally. 2. It is easy to believe that one person cannot make a difference. Other than Gerry and Julius and the two coaches, identify and describe two other individuals who made a difference and significantly contributed to the success of the Titans. You must explain who contributed to the team’s success in regards to coming together as a team, growing and evolving as human beings, overcoming stereotypes and racial tension. Who truly helped transform and impact the group, and did not simply help them win football games? (6 marks) From the beginning, Louis Lastick had a good
1. Gerry, the team captain, and Julius, his black roommate, got off to a rough start. In the beginning, each disliked the other intensely.
a. Briefly describe why they disliked each other so much. (2 marks)
Gerry and Julius were both loyal to their own race. They were filled with hatred due to the integration of the races. I believe these boys were fearful of the change and each other, which lead them to avoid each other as much as possible. When together, the boys would communicate in unproductive ways; they treated each other with complete disrespect and without trust for one another.
b. In the movie, the two young men had a “heart-to-heart” talk where each angrily told the other how he really felt. Briefly describe the episode and why it was so important. (2 marks)
After an intense practice, Gerry and Julius bumped into each other. Gerry, tired of added practices that Boon had enforced, took advantage of the situation by trying to gather facts to tell Boon. Gerry ended up accusing Julius of being selfish; a stubborn player with a bad attitude. Julius responded to Gerry in a way that allowed Gerry to realize that he wasn't being a true leader. Julius highlighted that “his white buddies” were not blocking for Rev. In that moment, Gerry realized that he hadn't been a good team captain as he had been treating players unequally. 2. It is easy to believe that one person cannot make a difference. Other than Gerry and Julius and the two coaches, identify and describe two other individuals who made a difference and significantly contributed to the success of the Titans. You must explain who contributed to the team’s success in regards to coming together as a team, growing and evolving as human beings, overcoming stereotypes and racial tension. Who truly helped transform and impact the group, and did not simply help them win football games? (6 marks) From the beginning, Louis Lastick had a good