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The Great Debaters

An examination of "The Great Debaters," focusing on historical context, themes, and impact on debate culture.

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The Great DebatersQ-What themes and important messages did you find in the movie?Answer-The theme and important message of the movie is to highlight the condition of blackpeople in America and struggle against the racism is the message of thefilm.Q-What did the members of the debate team have in common?Answer-All the members of Wiley College teams were black people and all of them areorganizedand guided by Melvin B. Tolson (Washington). They all are arguing against thepractice of racism and unlawful acts like Jim Crow laws and practice of lynching.Q-What made them different?Answer-The member of the team is of different nature and age group, in fact they also notbelong to same status in terms of economicsalso. In the team, there is alsoafemale member.Q-What made them come together as a team?Answer-Melvin B. Tolson’steachingsand the anger againstthe racial discriminationmadethem to act asateam andtheyformed the first debate team ofWiley College in Marshall,Texas.Q-What was the relationship like between James and his father? How did the fact thatJames’ father was a preacher and a professor affect him?Answer-The relationbetween James and his fatherappearedsomewhat disturbed becausefather is of moderate nature and James was aggressive against the exploitation of blackpeople due to racism.James’father isa well learned man andthe incident in whichheisinsulted by the pig farmer andhe in turn, did not reactto the insult had put large impact onthe mind of James. James used to hide his political association fromhisfather.Q-James was constantly trying to gain the approval of his father. Did he ever receive thisapproval from him?

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