Instructions:
Vocabulary: Define the listed terms and describe how or why they are significant
to the film. You may have to use outside sources.
Discussion: Write a paragraph or a short paper to explain the requested
information. Why is this important to the history involved?
Vocabulary
| 1. bulk-head |
4. quartermaster |
7. crow's nest |
| 2. steerage |
5. The Californian |
8. ship’s list |
| 3. morse-code |
6. The Carpathia |
9. gunwale |
Discussion
1. The tragedy of the Titanic is a compelling story. It's natural to hope against hope
that the ship really will not sink. What are the 'if only' factors that would have avoided
this?
2. Discuss the reasons for which so many people died an unnecessary death on the
Titanic. What was the most significant contributing factor?
3. Discuss the attitudes that the crew and the passengers exhibit toward class
divisions. How does each ‘class’ feel about themselves compared to the others?
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