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The Green Mile

Is John Coffey a murderer? The large man is admitted to Death Row at Cold Mountain Penitentiary saying, “I tried to take it back, but it was too late.”

 

Paul Edgecombe, head of security in the Green Mile, after some investigation he discovers the truth and is forced to make the most difficult decision of his life.

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Instructions to follow on the task to be handed out on the 10th January 2020.

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- Create a cover on a white paper. Write on it: title of the film and your personal information.

- Copy the questions below and give a long answer them.

 

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1. STEPHEN KING wrote The Green Mile. Visit the underlined links to find out who he is and answer the questions.

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Stephen King Biography 

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  1. When was Stephen King born?

  2. Where did he grow up?

  3. What nationality is he?

  4. How did he start writing?

  5. Which films did he enjoy watching when he was a kid?

  6. What type of books does he write?

  7. When did he publish his first story?

  8. What did he do after graduating from college?

  9. Which was King’s first novel?

  10. Where does his popularity com from?

  11. What happened between 1977 and 1984?

  12. What happened on June 19th, 1999?

 

2. Hope you liked the film, class. Let's find out more about it.

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The Green Mile

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  1. When did Stephen King write The Green Mile?

  2. When was the film released?

  3. It was directed by...

  4. How many Academy Awards was the film nominated for? 

  5. Explain very briefly what the film is about (minimum 50 words).

  6. Make a list of the main characters and their roles.

  7. What do you think every character represent? Give a detailed explanation for each one.

  8. What’s your favourite character? Focus on the physical appearance and his/her personality (minimum 100 words).

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By the way, do you believe in miracles? Why? (minimum 50 words).

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