Remember the Titians Paper
Julius Campbell
Leader of the Team
An Analysis of Character in Walt Disney’s Remember the Titians
Jessica Boyer
Mr. WyborneyCollege Prep English
October 21, 2013
High school football is the heart of Alexandria, Virginia a town full of racial tensions. With a newly integrated high school and football team everyone must get past their inner hostilities and make a run at the state championship. (themoviespoiler.com 1) Disney’s award winning movie Remember the Titians reveals the hardships of a segregated small town. One of the characters revealed is Julius Campbell, a passionate but strong-willed black football player, who has experienced the adversity of racism and overcame it to make an impact on those around him. His character is shown through his beliefs, his passion, and his loyalty for his teammates.
Julius’ commitment to his belief is a main element in his actions. Fairness and his view of others are demonstrated throughout the movie. Examples of these are found in his experiences with Gerry at camp. During camp, Julius was having a heated conversation with Gerry after a practice. Julius insinuates to him that he is not doing his job as a captain. He goes on to say, “Then why don’t you tell your white buddie to block for Rev better because they have not blocked for him worth a plug nickel, and you know it!” (“Remember the Titians” 27) Although Julius is stubborn and only looking out for himself, he can’t help but see that the team isn’t playing fairly. His belief in fairness overcomes his selfishness and he wants the team to come together and win. Julius’ view of others is portrayed when he first gets to camp and hangs up a poster of a black man signing black power. When Gerry asks for Julius to take it down Julius tells him, “You can close your eyes for 2 weeks, all I care. Why don’t you look at your wall and I’ll look at mine?” (“Remember the Titians” 16) This example proves that since Julius’ view of Gerry was already bad from the beginning and it
Leader of the Team
An Analysis of Character in Walt Disney’s Remember the Titians
Jessica Boyer
Mr. WyborneyCollege Prep English
October 21, 2013
High school football is the heart of Alexandria, Virginia a town full of racial tensions. With a newly integrated high school and football team everyone must get past their inner hostilities and make a run at the state championship. (themoviespoiler.com 1) Disney’s award winning movie Remember the Titians reveals the hardships of a segregated small town. One of the characters revealed is Julius Campbell, a passionate but strong-willed black football player, who has experienced the adversity of racism and overcame it to make an impact on those around him. His character is shown through his beliefs, his passion, and his loyalty for his teammates.
Julius’ commitment to his belief is a main element in his actions. Fairness and his view of others are demonstrated throughout the movie. Examples of these are found in his experiences with Gerry at camp. During camp, Julius was having a heated conversation with Gerry after a practice. Julius insinuates to him that he is not doing his job as a captain. He goes on to say, “Then why don’t you tell your white buddie to block for Rev better because they have not blocked for him worth a plug nickel, and you know it!” (“Remember the Titians” 27) Although Julius is stubborn and only looking out for himself, he can’t help but see that the team isn’t playing fairly. His belief in fairness overcomes his selfishness and he wants the team to come together and win. Julius’ view of others is portrayed when he first gets to camp and hangs up a poster of a black man signing black power. When Gerry asks for Julius to take it down Julius tells him, “You can close your eyes for 2 weeks, all I care. Why don’t you look at your wall and I’ll look at mine?” (“Remember the Titians” 16) This example proves that since Julius’ view of Gerry was already bad from the beginning and it