Chariots of FireLiving a Principled Life

What is a “principle?”

Chariots of Fire Introduction

Use of flashback … twice

1978 Memorial service for Harold

1924 One week before Paris Olympics

1919 Harold arrives at Cambridge

Setting notes:

Story leads up to the 1924 Olympics. between two world wars Great Britain power in the world England, Scotland and Wales

Reflection questions …. Aubrey and Harold are very different.

Describe each in a “t” chart and note what evidence in the film supports your adjectives.

Who are you most likely to be like when you arrive at your new school – Aubrey or Harold?

You will be attending a new school and will be choosing extra-curriculars just like Aubrey and Harold. What will you choose?

Jewish, Christian, student, English, Scot, China-born, excellence in “football,” arrogant, persecuted, addicted, amateur, conscience, defensive, legend, runs like a wild animal, technical, multi-talented, principled, driven, aggressive, demanding, gentle reproach, Aubrey’s friend, Sandy’s friend, Sybil’s boyfriend, Jennie’s brother,