1. Prediction Activity On the following slides, you will encounter quotes taken from the movie we’ll study over the next few days. As a class, we’ll discuss what we think is meant by each quote and predict who might say something like this.

2. “We're trying very hard to understand why it is that you insist on defying us. Whatever the reason, we're not gonna let you ruin your life.” Who might say this? Why? What is meant by this quote?

3. “But only in their dreams can men be truly free. 'Twas always thus, and always thus will be.” Who might say this? Why? What is meant by this quote?

4. “I brought them up here to illustrate the point of conformity: the difficulty in maintaining your own beliefs in the face of others.” Who might say this? Why? What is meant by this quote?

5. “There's a time for daring and there's a time for caution, and a wise man understands which is called for.” Who might say this? Why? What is meant by this quote?

6. “For the first time in my whole life, I know what I wanna do! And for the first time, I'm gonna do it! Whether my father wants me to or not! Carpe diem!” Who might say this? Why? What is meant by this quote?

7. “Boys, you must strive to find your own voice. Because the longer you wait to begin, the less likely you are to find it at all. Thoreau said, "Most men lead lives of quiet desperation." Don't be resigned to that. Break out!” Who might say this? Why? What is meant by this quote?

8. “You are not an indentured servant! It's not a whim for you, you prove it to him by your conviction and your passion! You show that to him, and if he still doesn't believe you - well, by then, you'll be out of school and can do anything you want.” Who might say this? Why? What is meant by this quote?

9. “Free thinkers at 17?” Who might say this? Why? What is meant by this quote?

10. Predictions: Protagonist Who do you think the main character will be? Which quotes made you think this?

11. Predictions: Antagonist Who do you think the opposing force will be? Which quotes made you think this?

12. Predictions: Conflict What do you think the main conflict in the story will be? Which quotes made you think this?