Coolhandlukeessay

Cool Hand Luke Essay Prompt

Koch

 

“What we’ve got here is… failure to communicate.”

 

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Explain the significance of media in our world today.  Internet, film, radio, television and print media have massive influence; explain why it is important to study the messages delivered in the media for their meaning as well as for their intent?

 

What do you see the primary message of Cool Hand Luke being?

 

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Symbolism is the use of a seemingly unrelated item to stand for something beyond the obvious context.  For example a flag is a piece of cloth, but it carries various symbolic meanings like America, Freedom etc. Many people wear crosses around their neck to symbolize their belief in Christian religion.  In the film Cool Hand Luke, there are many symbols which are use to create a theme or message. Choose three symbols from the film and explain what they stand for and why the symbolism is significant. 

 

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There are various groups in the film with specific of sets of rules.  Choose three examples of rule makers or rule making bodies in the film.   Explain what their rules are and why they are important.  What is the point of so many rules from so many groups?  How do the rules work for the people who have to follow them – how are they enforced?

 

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Luke is the protagonist of the film, choose two examples of antagonists.  How do these characters affect Luke and how does he respond to their influence.  What are the pivotal scenes in which the antagonists’ and the protagonist’s conflicts reach a climax?

 

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Choose on meaningful quote from the film and explain why it is significant.  How does it relate to the film producers main message.  How do you think films like this one should be viewed; as simple entertainment or as a piece of literature with socially redeeming value?  Finally, how should films be used in schools?  Does an assignment like this one have merit for an educational setting?