- 'The themes of On the Waterfront are conveyed as much by the imagery and symbolism as by the events and dialogue.' To what extent do you agree?
- 'On the Waterfront - the struggle of an ordinary man with his conscience.' Discuss.
- 'Terry suffers because he dares to break the code of the waterfront.' Do you agree?
- 'The pros and cons of being an informer - that is all there is in On the Waterfront.' Do you agree?
- 'The story of a rat with honour.' (Reviewer) Do you agree with this view of the film?
- 'I coulda been a contender.' Do you think Terry has only himself to blame?
- 'It's simply love that changes Terry, noty principles and regret.' Discuss.
- 'It is conscience that turns Terry against the mob'. Do you agree?
- 'On the Waterfront looks, sounds and feels real.' How is realism achieved in this film?
- 'Terry overcomes the role of "bum" that others have marked out for him.' Do you agree?
- 'A controversial story of betrayal.' Is this how you see the film?
- 'Being shot in black and white suits the film's subject, plot and characters.' Do you agree?
- 'On the Waterfront' is the portrait of a flawed hero.' Do you agree?
- 'The film is about moral choices and dilemmas and how to resolve them. Discuss.
- 'Terry is motivated more by self-interest than moral principles.' Do you agree?
- 'Edie and Father Barry are repsonsible for Terry Malloy's change of mind.' Do you agree?
- 'Torn between loyalty and love.' Is this how you see Terry Malloy?
- 'On the Waterfront is one man's quest for redemption, a quest that begins from the first moments of the film.' Discuss.
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