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Explore "Brian's Song": A Study Guide on Characters and Themes

Dive into the compelling narrative of "Brian's Song" with our detailed study guide. This guide covers the essential elements of the story, including character insights, plot elements, and significant themes such as resilience and optimism amidst adversity. Discover the significance of Chicago as the setting, the struggles with Brian Piccolo's illness, and the powerful relationships depicted within the teleplay. This resource is perfect for students seeking to understand the emotional depth and historical context of the 1960s, particularly during the Civil Rights Movement.

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Explore "Brian's Song": A Study Guide on Characters and Themes

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  1. Jeopardy Choose a category. You will be given the question. You must give the correct answer. Click to begin.

  2. Choose a point value. Choose a point value. Click here for Final Jeopardy

  3. Story Facts Characters Elements of Plot Study Guide Vocabulary 100 100 100 100 100 200 200 200 200 200 300 300 300 300 300 400 400 400 400 400 500 500 500 500 500

  4. Is Brian’s Song fictional or non-fictional?

  5. Non-fictional

  6. Who is William Bline?

  7. The story’s author

  8. What time period does the story take place?

  9. 1960’s Civil Rights Movement

  10. Why is the city of Chicago important to the story?

  11. It’s the SETTING

  12. What genre is Brain’s Song?

  13. Teleplay

  14. The character diagnosed with cancer

  15. Brian Piccolo

  16. The character whose knee is injured in Part 1

  17. Gale Sayers

  18. The name of the Bear’s coach

  19. Coach Halas

  20. The name of Brian’s wife

  21. Joy Piccolo

  22. The name of the character that dies before Brian does

  23. Patti Lucas

  24. The major conflict in Part 2 is...

  25. Brian’s fight with cancer

  26. The climax of Part 2 is...

  27. Brian being diagnosed with cancer

  28. The resolution of Part 2 shows...

  29. Brian’s positive affect on all the people around him

  30. What event foreshadows Brian’s death?

  31. The death of Patti after her operation

  32. One theme of the story is...

  33. Answers will vary Example: It is best to remain positive and optimistic despite tough circumstances

  34. What happens at the beginning of Part 2 that shows Brian may be sick?

  35. He is losing weight and running slower

  36. What emotions does Brian feel when he is ordered to go home to see Dr. Fox?

  37. Anger, frustration, nervousness

  38. What qualities does Joy reveal during Brian’s illness?

  39. Dedication, compassion, fear

  40. Why is it symbolic that McCaskey closes the blinds in Brian’s hospital room?

  41. Darkness and the end of Brian’s life

  42. Mr. Eberle is silent about the operation. What does this suggest or imply?

  43. The news or outcome is not good

  44. a superficial appearance or illusion of something

  45. façade

  46. to keep one foot in place while holding the ball and moving the other foot one step in any direction

  47. pivot

  48. strength of physical constitution; power to endure disease, fatigue, privation, etc.

  49. stamina

  50. made less hopeful or enthusiastic

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