HAWKER ESSAY
"Historically there has been reluctance and there are strong voices in Germany still saying we're not allowed to do this: a film about a German war hero, but the film makes a very clear statement against war." --Nikolai Müllerschön
Analyze this statement by Müllerschön and apply it to The Red Baron. Take a position on whether it is correct or false; then, use data from the movie to prove the argument. Once again, you will look at its anti-war stance socially, politically, economically, etc.
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You may produce a one-page (typed, 11 pica, 1.5 spaces, one-inch margins, name and date in upper right-hand margin) opinion piece on the movie. Topics to be discussed (paragraph on each—at least):
· Realism of Film
· Acting of Tomás Koutník (Red Baron, Manfred von Richthofen)
· Manfred von Richthofen’s reaction to being used as a recruitment item. Your opinion to his reaction (explain fully)
· Overall appraisal of the film (entertainment value—historical value)
Analyze this statement by Müllerschön and apply it to The Red Baron. Take a position on whether it is correct or false; then, use data from the movie to prove the argument. Once again, you will look at its anti-war stance socially, politically, economically, etc.
OR
You may produce a one-page (typed, 11 pica, 1.5 spaces, one-inch margins, name and date in upper right-hand margin) opinion piece on the movie. Topics to be discussed (paragraph on each—at least):
· Realism of Film
· Acting of Tomás Koutník (Red Baron, Manfred von Richthofen)
· Manfred von Richthofen’s reaction to being used as a recruitment item. Your opinion to his reaction (explain fully)
· Overall appraisal of the film (entertainment value—historical value)