FILM: THE SCARLET AND THE BLACK
This is the story of Monsignor O'Flaherty, who lived in the Vatican during World War II and oversaw a massive rescue network for Jews.  The film is 156 minutes, so if you are working within forty minute class periods you should allow five days to view it.  Below are questions to accompany the film.
1. Describe the character of Monsignor O'Flaherty.

2. Describe the character of Colonel Kappler.

3. What do you think of the statement made by O'Flaherty: "Do what is right, come hell or high water, and God will give you the upper hand."

4. How would you answer the questions that O'Flaherty asked:
a)What is our duty when we come face to face with evil?
b) Is it ever right to see innocent people in mortal danger and turn your back on them?

5. Name an issue or situation today about which we can ask the same questions.  Considering what you learned from the movie, what do you think is the right response to this issue or situation?

6. Name the scene you liked best from the film and tell why.

7. What can we learn from what happpens to Kappler at the end of the film?
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