WAR HEROES

Myths and Heroes - Seats and Forms of Power

Let's have a look at two extracts in which American soldiers are represented.

1. Saving Private Ryan_Spielberg_Opening Scene

2. Apocalypse Now_Coppola_Ride of the Walkyrie

If the links do not work, go on "youtube" and use the words above as keywords.

• VOCABULARY:

1. QUIZLET on cinematographic language

2. QUIZLET VOCAB on War Heroes Subject

   • LISTENING: Peace Button extract in Full Metal Jacket by Stanley Kubrick (look it up in yt if the link does not open)

pairwork: analyse this short extract focusing on shots, camera angles (see quizlet above for specific vocabulary), tone and meaning. (about 150 words)

• DEBATE - Are soldiers heroic? PROS and CONS