group. In the film ‘Remember the Titans’ (2000)‚ prejudice is portrayed in several ways‚ but mainly focuses on the discrimination of the African-Americans. One form of prejudice‚ which if frequently revisited in the film‚ is racism. Racism occurs when prejudice and discrimination are directed at people who are members of a particular racial or ethnic group. This particular form of prejudices is the most prominent and makes up the foundation of this film. ‘Remember the Titans’ is set in Virginia
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"Remember the Titans" is a parable about racial harmony‚ yoked to the formula of a sports movie. Victories over racism and victories over opposing teams alternate so quickly that sometimes we’re not sure if we’re cheering for tolerance or touchdowns. Real life is never this simple‚ but then that’s what the movies are for--to improve on life‚ and give it the illusion of form and purpose. Denzel Washington and Will Patton are the stars‚ two football coaches‚ one black‚ one white‚ whose lives are
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Group cohesion is influenced by several factors. Having strong and confident leadership can guide the team to finding their common goal‚ and to work together. Also to aid and handle any conflicts that arise among the team. The way that the team develops is crucial to formation of strong cohesion‚ the linear model of cohesion shows how a team comes together to achieve their goal and create a positive team atmosphere. Personal factors can further or disrupt with group cohesion. Having attributes which
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In the film Remember the Titans‚ a small town in Alexandria‚ Virginia integrates its schools in the 1970s. Challenges arose including academics‚ hope‚ and racism‚ but the the football team united the town and revived their innocence because the townspeople had something to hope for and put all of their energies into. The weekly football games were also a place to forget about all of life’s problems and believe that light will shine through. When attending these football games‚ all problems seemed
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Coach Boone‚ the Titans had just won the State Champions‚ how do you work your way to the top? The Titans‚ isn’t just a football team. In Greek mythology‚ the Titans were greater even than the Gods themselves‚ the rule the universe with absolute power and that power‚ is teamwork. I tell you when my team was a mess at football camp‚ I told them I don’t care if they are white‚ black‚ green‚ blue‚ yellow or orange they will bunk in the same room‚ sit on the same bus and eat in the same lunch hall
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Boone. He keeps calm in any quarrel and emergency situation. For example‚ in State Championship Game at Roanoke Stadium‚ Ronnie Bass plays like a professional football. Although‚ The Titans goes in at the half trailing 7-0‚ coach Yoast keeps calm and think straight about the strategic of defence. In the end‚ The Titans win the game and get a perfect season 13-0. Coach Yoast is a caring person. Coach Yoast willing to be a defensive coordinator‚ assistant head coach to smooth things over. He gives
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portrayed through two different The times of hard ships‚ the periods of learning‚ and the evolution of a man’s mind is portrayed in award winning movies‚ Remember the Titans and The Great Debaters. Although the movies are drowned in similarities‚ they also have a few minor differences. The movies of two different eras of history. Remember the Titans centers around an integrated high school football team in Virginia in the Mid 1970’s. The team has learn how to come together as not only a team but a brotherhood
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Reynolds Rhetoric I 16 December 2013 Remember the Titans Thesis: Coach Boone’s speeches to his players are by made powerful and influential by his first-rate use of logos‚ ethos‚ and pathos. 1. logos: don’t repeat history’s mistakes‚ work together or you won’t win‚ comparison to the real Titans 2. pathos: comparison to Gettysburg 3. ethos: he is non-racist‚ forces his interracial team to work together Many strong speeches are given in the movie Remember the Titans. Two of the best speeches in the
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In the movie “Remember the Titans”‚ Coach Boone takes his segregated football team for a run in the middle of the night while they are up at camp. They run through all sorts of trees and rivers until it is morning when they stop. Coach Boone tells them that they are standing where the Battle of Gettysburg was fought. He then goes on to deliver a profound speech. He uses strong imagery‚ refers to an event that is a part of their lives‚ and appeals to their emotions all in an effort to encourage
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Reflecting on the interview with Gerry‚ a terminally ill man‚ I believe I was able to employ skills relevant to Bogo’s (2006) ‘key components’ (caring concern‚ acceptance‚ being genuine and empathy). It could be suggested‚ some of these skills were applied more effectively than others. Also‚ when focusing on engagement and relationship building rather than problem solving‚ there were some challenges. During the initial interaction with Gerry‚ he was quite hostile; refusing to let me into his home
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