Student Organizer
Questions for Discussion


 
  1. What did each interviewed firefighter do and where were they when the twin towers started collapsing? How did they describe the experience? What was their initial response when facing the horrific scene? What was their final decision? What characteristics did they demonstrate?








  2. How did the firefighters react to the burning towers and people screaming and running away from the scene of the tragedy? What does it tell you about the firefighters?








  3. Why does the video also show the fear that some of the firefighters feel? How is their courage portrayed in this tragedy?








  4. How did the firefighters deal with their grief and loss?








  5. How do some of the firefighters' remarks shed light on their heroism?








  6. What is the most unforgettable scene or remark made by the firefighters?








  7. How did the firefighters in the documentary demonstrate their heroism? What images or scenes in the video help portray the hero image of the firefighters?






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