Summary
Charlestown is entering the playoffs with strong momentum. They were going to be playing at the court of the Boston Celtics. They felt like playing like the Celtics as Ridley said with pride, he would be playing like Paul Pierce tonight. The players huddled together in the locker room and said their prayers as they begin the game versus Catholic Memorial. As the game started, the Charlestown players were looking sloppy, Catholic Memorial was on a 20-12 lead. Spot and Hood was off their game, where Ridley brought on a show with 23 points, which gave Charlestown High the win, 63-52. They were going to the state finals. O'Brien's coaching career had succeeded him into going to his fifth trip to the state championship game.
(It was the last football game of the season (2009) between the two rivalry exam schools, O'Bryant vs. Boston Latin Academy, and we had nothing to lose. If Boston Latin Academy lost, they would not have gone to the city champs. During the game, we made the first touchdown, as the score was 6-0. We played defensively until BLA added 2 points to the scoreboard, by scoring a safety. Seconds were running off the clock, where BLA's quarterback threw a far pass to get a touchdown. They did not complete the pass, where O'Bryant beat BLA, 6-2. We cheered with excitement, as BLA wept their hearts out.)
In the state championship game, Charlestown was facing Oakmont. The Oakmont fans were talking about how dynamic the Charlestown team were, but as shown in the beginning of the quarter, they were on a slump. This game, O'Brien used the full court press, where Oakmont were used to slow-tempo teams, which made it difficult for them as their players were confused. Ridley continued his outbreak from the game against Catholic Memorial, as he began to emerge through the Oakmont defense. He began soaring over their players, making electrifying dunks and 3-pointers. Ridley's dominating performance lead to a 68-48 win, which placed Charlestown as the state champions! The Charlestown players charged onto the court with victory. They huddled together and chanted one last time.
Quote
"People criticize him around Boston, but they don't know all he does for his guys" (Swidey 225).
Reaction
People criticize O'Brien as a selfish man who only cared about winning, but the quote tells the real truth. O'Brien was proud of this team, where all five of the seniors were going to college. As Ridley wanted, he got the Division I scholarship to the University of Toledo. Hood could get a Division II scholarship at Adelphi, Spot had a postgraduate year ahead at Westminister, where he only had to be $500. Other players like George and Robby had acceptance letters from Salem State, where Robby got one from Virginia's Radford University.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Sunday, April 10, 2011
The Assist 141-210
Summary
Rematch. Eastie had first humiliated Charlestown on their home court, and their back for revenge. Charlestown is now on there 11th win streak, where losing is not an option. Sweat was everywhere. To the players, the coaches, and even the fans. Charlestown came in the game with a surprise when they switched to man-to-man defense instead of full court press. The Eastie players got confused, where they were use to the original plays. It was a risk O'Brien was willing to take, which lead to a success in the long run. During the second half, Charlestown was up by a 41-29 blowout. The crowds were cheering "Let's Go, Charlestown!" and "Let's Go, Eastie!" back and forth like a riot attack. At the end of the game, an Eastie player tossed up a 3-pointer which went in, but it was a little to late. Charlestown won 89-76. Back in the locker room, the team was hyped for the win, but O'Brien had to call out a player named Zach. He was subbed out by his disrupt conduct on the court. O'Brien exclaimed that it doesn't matter if you had the worse game of your life, it's how you put enough effort in and protect your family, your team.
O'Brien was friendly with many coaches from other teams, black or white, in the city of Boston. But these coaches despise his ability to withstand the impossible record he always get a season. These coaches think he's all about winning, where O'Brien thinks they all demonstrate a "green eyed monster". O'Brien's success in racking up these wins is about doing his homework, recruiting players from other communities by attending middle school games and tournaments, to invite the students into Charlestown High. Next thing you know, his team started to win state championship after the next.
Starting the post-season, there was a state tournament called the Boston City League Championship. It was called "the cities" where the odds were that of course, Eastie and Charlestown would face off AGAIN over the city title. As the game starts, Eastie quickly gain a 7-0 lead. Then Ridley scored Charlestown's first 6 points. Hood wasn't having a great game, where he was missing shot after shot. At halftime, Eastie was up by only 6 points, where Charlestown only shot 13-for-40. After halftime, Eastie gained a 12 point lead ahead, where Hood was starting to come alive, layup after layup. At fifty-nine seconds left in the game, Charlestown came with with the biggest lead of the night, 72-69. Eastie's shooting guard got fouled, where it was down to 1 point, 72-71. During Charlestown's possession, they lost the ball where Eastie's point guard threw up an off-balance jumper, which made the game 73-72, Eastie. With a few seconds left on the clock, Charlestown pushed the ball up court, with the final buzzer, missed the game winning shot. Eastie with great excitement won the the cities.
Quote
"Listen guys, we're going to win the state championship" (Swidey 163).
Reaction
After the depressing loss from the cities, never in O'Brien's life had he said before, that he would tell his players that they would win the state championship. O'Brien's faith to the team gave a boost to the players, where he tried to convey them into winning. It is hard to believe, but this is the goal Charlestown High would have to strive for.
Rematch. Eastie had first humiliated Charlestown on their home court, and their back for revenge. Charlestown is now on there 11th win streak, where losing is not an option. Sweat was everywhere. To the players, the coaches, and even the fans. Charlestown came in the game with a surprise when they switched to man-to-man defense instead of full court press. The Eastie players got confused, where they were use to the original plays. It was a risk O'Brien was willing to take, which lead to a success in the long run. During the second half, Charlestown was up by a 41-29 blowout. The crowds were cheering "Let's Go, Charlestown!" and "Let's Go, Eastie!" back and forth like a riot attack. At the end of the game, an Eastie player tossed up a 3-pointer which went in, but it was a little to late. Charlestown won 89-76. Back in the locker room, the team was hyped for the win, but O'Brien had to call out a player named Zach. He was subbed out by his disrupt conduct on the court. O'Brien exclaimed that it doesn't matter if you had the worse game of your life, it's how you put enough effort in and protect your family, your team.
O'Brien was friendly with many coaches from other teams, black or white, in the city of Boston. But these coaches despise his ability to withstand the impossible record he always get a season. These coaches think he's all about winning, where O'Brien thinks they all demonstrate a "green eyed monster". O'Brien's success in racking up these wins is about doing his homework, recruiting players from other communities by attending middle school games and tournaments, to invite the students into Charlestown High. Next thing you know, his team started to win state championship after the next.
Starting the post-season, there was a state tournament called the Boston City League Championship. It was called "the cities" where the odds were that of course, Eastie and Charlestown would face off AGAIN over the city title. As the game starts, Eastie quickly gain a 7-0 lead. Then Ridley scored Charlestown's first 6 points. Hood wasn't having a great game, where he was missing shot after shot. At halftime, Eastie was up by only 6 points, where Charlestown only shot 13-for-40. After halftime, Eastie gained a 12 point lead ahead, where Hood was starting to come alive, layup after layup. At fifty-nine seconds left in the game, Charlestown came with with the biggest lead of the night, 72-69. Eastie's shooting guard got fouled, where it was down to 1 point, 72-71. During Charlestown's possession, they lost the ball where Eastie's point guard threw up an off-balance jumper, which made the game 73-72, Eastie. With a few seconds left on the clock, Charlestown pushed the ball up court, with the final buzzer, missed the game winning shot. Eastie with great excitement won the the cities.
Quote
"Listen guys, we're going to win the state championship" (Swidey 163).
Reaction
After the depressing loss from the cities, never in O'Brien's life had he said before, that he would tell his players that they would win the state championship. O'Brien's faith to the team gave a boost to the players, where he tried to convey them into winning. It is hard to believe, but this is the goal Charlestown High would have to strive for.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
The Assist 71-140
Summary
First game started. Charlestown was playing against Peabody, where O'Brien was smiling as he entered a school he remembered. Before the game, O'Brien says his prayers with the team, to give hope and faith to the players and the past. During the tip-off, the Peabody players begun with force and took advantage of Charlestown. Peabody scored the first shot. O'Brien was furious. Charlestown always ran a full-court press, which pressure the ball handler from forcing a turnover. It was a smart strategy, but the players will tire out easily, thats what suicides are for. As the game progressively continued, Charlestown dominated the game. They won by 30. As they went back to the locker room after the game, O'Brien was outraged by all the mistakes that happened on the court. Even with a blowout, O'Brien criticized the team harshly, like they lost.
Then there was a game versus East Boston. It was a rivalry game, a game that Charlestown needed a win. It was not about the school, ethnicity, or geography, it was about pure sports. In the beginning of the game, Eastie was embarrassing Charlestown by a 23 point lead. Charlestown managed to improve during the second half, but Eastie won by 10 points. It was Charlestown's first lost on its home court for six seasons.
It was already January 4th, 2005, where they are playing against the undefeated Cambridge Rindge and Latin School. This was an important game for Spot, as he was in the starting lineup because Spot was born in Cambridge where his family grew up on and all showed up to watch the game. All players contributed to the game, where Charlestown dove for every loose ball, and contested every rebound. Charlestown beat Cambridge 58-51. Not all played, where Lorenzo, a Charlestown basketball player left the team because O'Brien had not given any game time for him.
"The assist-the basketball term for the last pass leading directly to a score-was one of the most important metrics in O'Brien's world"(Swidey 94). An assist can show players unselfishness to the team, where it's their trust and willingness to put the team with a glorious win.
Quote
"I've got to start enjoying this more. Before you know it, they'll be gone" (Swidey 83).
Reaction
With all the success O'Brien has contributed to the Charlestown basketball team, he didn't get appreciated as much as he should. O'Brien feels that his appreciation is from his players, where he should be enjoying their winnings and not criticizing every move. Since most players are seniors, he will never be seeing and teaching the players anymore. O'Brien's bond with his players is all he needs, to be enjoying every moment till its gone.
First game started. Charlestown was playing against Peabody, where O'Brien was smiling as he entered a school he remembered. Before the game, O'Brien says his prayers with the team, to give hope and faith to the players and the past. During the tip-off, the Peabody players begun with force and took advantage of Charlestown. Peabody scored the first shot. O'Brien was furious. Charlestown always ran a full-court press, which pressure the ball handler from forcing a turnover. It was a smart strategy, but the players will tire out easily, thats what suicides are for. As the game progressively continued, Charlestown dominated the game. They won by 30. As they went back to the locker room after the game, O'Brien was outraged by all the mistakes that happened on the court. Even with a blowout, O'Brien criticized the team harshly, like they lost.
Then there was a game versus East Boston. It was a rivalry game, a game that Charlestown needed a win. It was not about the school, ethnicity, or geography, it was about pure sports. In the beginning of the game, Eastie was embarrassing Charlestown by a 23 point lead. Charlestown managed to improve during the second half, but Eastie won by 10 points. It was Charlestown's first lost on its home court for six seasons.
It was already January 4th, 2005, where they are playing against the undefeated Cambridge Rindge and Latin School. This was an important game for Spot, as he was in the starting lineup because Spot was born in Cambridge where his family grew up on and all showed up to watch the game. All players contributed to the game, where Charlestown dove for every loose ball, and contested every rebound. Charlestown beat Cambridge 58-51. Not all played, where Lorenzo, a Charlestown basketball player left the team because O'Brien had not given any game time for him.
"The assist-the basketball term for the last pass leading directly to a score-was one of the most important metrics in O'Brien's world"(Swidey 94). An assist can show players unselfishness to the team, where it's their trust and willingness to put the team with a glorious win.
Quote
"I've got to start enjoying this more. Before you know it, they'll be gone" (Swidey 83).
Reaction
With all the success O'Brien has contributed to the Charlestown basketball team, he didn't get appreciated as much as he should. O'Brien feels that his appreciation is from his players, where he should be enjoying their winnings and not criticizing every move. Since most players are seniors, he will never be seeing and teaching the players anymore. O'Brien's bond with his players is all he needs, to be enjoying every moment till its gone.
Saturday, March 26, 2011
The Assist 1-70
Summary
Jack O'Brien is a successful basketball coach in Charlestown High.In his minivan, he brought basketball kids from the school, Jason White aka Hood and Lamar Brathwaite aka Spot, to experience the life of college. O'Brien was like a father figure to his players, where he wants them to achieve in the future. Hood has a troubling past, where he faces violence and drugs, which he overcomes as O'Brien sees positive changes on the court.
Ridley is a 6'3 senior basketball player in Charlestown High, and wants to become successful by getting a full scholarship to a Division I college for basketball. Charlestown High had been the state champions for continuous years. Ridley's play on the court made college scouts start noticing how explosive his game was, which he is thinking about attending the University of Toledo. Ridley is not only great on the court, as his academics are on point. Division I scholar athletes needs to have a minimum SAT score of 820, where Ridley had 960, complete fourteen courses, which Ridley had twenty-two, and on top of that, he was a honor roll student.
Practice had started, where it felt like torture to the players. O'Brien is strict on the court, where he wants every play to be done perfectly. O'Brien was more prepared this year, where he got a list of drills to execute to the players.After long practices of suicide after suicide, it would only enhance the teams performance in the game. It was only tryouts, where all players had to try there best, or they will be eliminated.
Quote
"I believe that a coach's responsibility does not start at the beginning of the season and end with the last game, but rather is a continuing effort that results in the growth and formation of a well-rounded student/leader" (Swidey 63).
Reaction
This quote is the definition of Jack O'Brien as he becomes an amazing coach to players on the court. O'Brien is not just a coach that wants to tell kids to play, but he wants to become a role model to the students where later in life, they can lead themselves to higher achievement.
Jack O'Brien is a successful basketball coach in Charlestown High.In his minivan, he brought basketball kids from the school, Jason White aka Hood and Lamar Brathwaite aka Spot, to experience the life of college. O'Brien was like a father figure to his players, where he wants them to achieve in the future. Hood has a troubling past, where he faces violence and drugs, which he overcomes as O'Brien sees positive changes on the court.
Ridley is a 6'3 senior basketball player in Charlestown High, and wants to become successful by getting a full scholarship to a Division I college for basketball. Charlestown High had been the state champions for continuous years. Ridley's play on the court made college scouts start noticing how explosive his game was, which he is thinking about attending the University of Toledo. Ridley is not only great on the court, as his academics are on point. Division I scholar athletes needs to have a minimum SAT score of 820, where Ridley had 960, complete fourteen courses, which Ridley had twenty-two, and on top of that, he was a honor roll student.
Practice had started, where it felt like torture to the players. O'Brien is strict on the court, where he wants every play to be done perfectly. O'Brien was more prepared this year, where he got a list of drills to execute to the players.After long practices of suicide after suicide, it would only enhance the teams performance in the game. It was only tryouts, where all players had to try there best, or they will be eliminated.
Quote
"I believe that a coach's responsibility does not start at the beginning of the season and end with the last game, but rather is a continuing effort that results in the growth and formation of a well-rounded student/leader" (Swidey 63).
Reaction
This quote is the definition of Jack O'Brien as he becomes an amazing coach to players on the court. O'Brien is not just a coach that wants to tell kids to play, but he wants to become a role model to the students where later in life, they can lead themselves to higher achievement.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Slumdog Millionaire Movie (2)
Reaction to a Review of the Film
Grade Review: A-
"It’s “Slumdog Millionaire,” it’s set amid some of India’s poorest locations, and yet here’s the irony — it’s one of last year’s richest movies" (Smith).
It is funny how a movie is set among a location distributed of a poverty environment, but the movie became one of the biggest movie shown on screen. I agree that the movie should be graded an A- because it was overall, an interesting and one that has you on your toes as you are engaged to the storyline.
"From Simon Beaufoy’s script, “Slumdog Millionaire” digs into India’s gritty depths, where it juxtaposes squalor, exploitation and corruption with humanity’s fight to overcome it" (Smith).
I agree that the movie "Slumdog Millionaire" corrupts humanity as described of how Jamal has to fight for the truth to gain what we deserved, which is the million dollar prize. Jamal was tortured disrespectfully as he was electrocuted and drowned under water because he didn't want to tell his identity.
"When it hits, those who haven’t experienced Bollywood and are unaware of how great it can be will find themselves transported when Boyle offers a brazen tip of his hat" (Smith).
As this movie was set in Bollywood, India, the country seems very culturally displayed in "Slumdog Millionaire". But in the movie, they display India as a poor country, where Jamal is a "slumdog" which is being a poor person from a poverty area.
Smith, Christopher. "‘Slumdog Millionaire’ a Rich Movie." Maine News, Sports, Politics and Election Results and Obituaries — Bangor Daily News. 1 Jan. 09. Web. 24 Feb. 2011. <http://www.bangordailynews.com/story/bdn/Slumdog-Millionaire-a-rich-movie,96291?print=1>.
Grade Review: A-
"It’s “Slumdog Millionaire,” it’s set amid some of India’s poorest locations, and yet here’s the irony — it’s one of last year’s richest movies" (Smith).
It is funny how a movie is set among a location distributed of a poverty environment, but the movie became one of the biggest movie shown on screen. I agree that the movie should be graded an A- because it was overall, an interesting and one that has you on your toes as you are engaged to the storyline.
"From Simon Beaufoy’s script, “Slumdog Millionaire” digs into India’s gritty depths, where it juxtaposes squalor, exploitation and corruption with humanity’s fight to overcome it" (Smith).
I agree that the movie "Slumdog Millionaire" corrupts humanity as described of how Jamal has to fight for the truth to gain what we deserved, which is the million dollar prize. Jamal was tortured disrespectfully as he was electrocuted and drowned under water because he didn't want to tell his identity.
"When it hits, those who haven’t experienced Bollywood and are unaware of how great it can be will find themselves transported when Boyle offers a brazen tip of his hat" (Smith).
As this movie was set in Bollywood, India, the country seems very culturally displayed in "Slumdog Millionaire". But in the movie, they display India as a poor country, where Jamal is a "slumdog" which is being a poor person from a poverty area.
Smith, Christopher. "‘Slumdog Millionaire’ a Rich Movie." Maine News, Sports, Politics and Election Results and Obituaries — Bangor Daily News. 1 Jan. 09. Web. 24 Feb. 2011. <http://www.bangordailynews.com/story/bdn/Slumdog-Millionaire-a-rich-movie,96291?print=1>.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Slumdog Millionaire Movie (1)
Reaction to Film
In the beginning of the film, it starts off with a flashback from the game show "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" as he is being tortured to find his identity and how he won the game. As Jamal (Ram) was sitting across from Prem Kumar, i notice an "eyeline match" where they are face to face talking to each other as the camera is at "medium shot". As he was watching the show on the television screen, there was a "tracking shot" where the camera gets closer to the television, then it appears to be you are in the audience watching the game show in reality. As each question was asked, there was always "low-key lighting" and dramatic music to intensify the environment and the answer Jamal will say.
Then another flashback occurs when each answer is being asked to explain his evidence that all Jamal's answers are not from cheating, but from his life experience. As the flashback happens, there is a "fade" where he transitions from the present, to the past as he was a kid. In a scene in a movie, Jamal and Salim sneaked up onto a railroad to try and steal food from people's family, but as they fell into the sand rolling down continuously, they transitioned to being and looking older. Then there was a "point of view shot" where they entered a place where they do tours in India.
Near the end, Salim and a girl named Latika (Jamal's love) were both living under strict conditions with a rich and arrogant man. They were not allowed to leave the house where Salim sacrificed his life for Latika to sneakily leave to find Jamal, where Jamal was on the game show. Salim went into the bathroom and placed money in the bathtub as a way to die. On the other hand, Latika left the house as Jamal was on his last question to win a "millionaire" as he called Salim's brother but Latika had it. Latika picked it up and the rich and arrogant man was also watching the game show, and heard Latika's voice where he runs and finds Salim. Then a "cross cutting" scene happened when Jamal answered the last question correctly and became victorious, and Salim being dead as the man shot him.
The movie is more understandable in my opinion than the book because it is in chronic logical order to each question. As he develops in the movie, he starts off as a young boy being reckless living in a tragic environment. His life gradually develops as each question is asked, by hustling to get money as he tries to survive. The questions in the movie is more meaningful than the questions in the book because the game was more realistic as Jamal represents them. In the book, he uses a coin to answer questions which is odd in the end.
In the beginning of the film, it starts off with a flashback from the game show "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" as he is being tortured to find his identity and how he won the game. As Jamal (Ram) was sitting across from Prem Kumar, i notice an "eyeline match" where they are face to face talking to each other as the camera is at "medium shot". As he was watching the show on the television screen, there was a "tracking shot" where the camera gets closer to the television, then it appears to be you are in the audience watching the game show in reality. As each question was asked, there was always "low-key lighting" and dramatic music to intensify the environment and the answer Jamal will say.
Then another flashback occurs when each answer is being asked to explain his evidence that all Jamal's answers are not from cheating, but from his life experience. As the flashback happens, there is a "fade" where he transitions from the present, to the past as he was a kid. In a scene in a movie, Jamal and Salim sneaked up onto a railroad to try and steal food from people's family, but as they fell into the sand rolling down continuously, they transitioned to being and looking older. Then there was a "point of view shot" where they entered a place where they do tours in India.
Near the end, Salim and a girl named Latika (Jamal's love) were both living under strict conditions with a rich and arrogant man. They were not allowed to leave the house where Salim sacrificed his life for Latika to sneakily leave to find Jamal, where Jamal was on the game show. Salim went into the bathroom and placed money in the bathtub as a way to die. On the other hand, Latika left the house as Jamal was on his last question to win a "millionaire" as he called Salim's brother but Latika had it. Latika picked it up and the rich and arrogant man was also watching the game show, and heard Latika's voice where he runs and finds Salim. Then a "cross cutting" scene happened when Jamal answered the last question correctly and became victorious, and Salim being dead as the man shot him.
The movie is more understandable in my opinion than the book because it is in chronic logical order to each question. As he develops in the movie, he starts off as a young boy being reckless living in a tragic environment. His life gradually develops as each question is asked, by hustling to get money as he tries to survive. The questions in the movie is more meaningful than the questions in the book because the game was more realistic as Jamal represents them. In the book, he uses a coin to answer questions which is odd in the end.
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Slumdog Millionaire pg 211-314
Summary
10,000,000 Rupees
As Ram searches around to become a servant for money, he finds Neelima Kumari, a famous actress. As Ram works hours and hours till he is exhausted, Neelima's mother is never satisfied. As Neelima takes Ram out shopping, he understands the beauty of film and her genre. Neelima's genre was the "Tragedy Queen" where her favorite film that she played in was Mumtaz Mahal, where she received a National Award for her performance. As her mother has recently died because of sickness, Neelima feels that her life is useless. As Ram looks in her bedroom and sees a picture of two women, they are Marilyn Monroe and Madhubala. They both died at a young age, like Neelima does because she doesn't want to die at an old, wrinkly, and haggard age. One day, she plays the movie Mumtaz Mahal on her VCR and spends hours in front of the mirror making her face the best she ever looked. She told Ram to go to the market and get some vegetables. As he came back, he saw Neelima dead, holding the National Award for Best Actress, Mumtaz Mahal, 1985. Neelima Kumari has ended her life in a "tragedy".
The question was, "Neelima Kumari, the Tradgedy Queen, who won the National Award in which year?" Ram answered, D. 1985.
100,000,000 Rupees
The question was, "In which one of Shakespeare's plays is there a character called Costard? Ram finally uses a lifeboat, the friendly tip where he calls a friend. He calls Mr. Utpal Chatterjee, which he saved his son life. Mr. Chatterjee doesn't know but he thinks it is either King Lear or Love's Labour's Lost. Mr. Chatterjee decides to pick Love's Labour's Lost but he is unsure. The phone call ends and Ram trusts him and decides to pick C. Love's Labour's Lost. He was correct.
1,000,000,000 Rupees
Prem Kumar whispers to Ram wondering how he could make it this far in the game. Kumar insults Ram that he won't be able to answer the final question. If he answers this question correctly, he would win the biggest jackpot in history, one billion rupees. The question was "Mumtaz Mahal was the wife of Emperor Shah Jahan and that he built the world famous Taj Mahal in her memory, but what was the name of Mumtaz Mahal's father? Ram answered C. Asaf Jah with confidence that he remembered from two years ago working as a guide at Taj Mahal. Suddenly, there was a pause and Kumar explained that they went into break, and it was not the final question. With Kumar not wanting Ram to win, that was his plan, so therefore he is introduced another question. Kumar asked the question, "Beethoven's Piano Sonata number 29, opus 106, also known as the Hammerklavier Sonata, is in which key?" Ram decided to use his lifeboat, half and half, where he got a fifty percent chance of getting the answer right. Ram then decides to take out his lucky one rupee coin and says heads will be A, tails will be C. He tosses the coin and it lands heads, it is A. The correct answer was A. B-flat major.
Quote
"Ladies and gentlemen, please give a very warm round of applause to the greatest winner of all time!" (Swarup 312).
Reaction
With the game winning question only a step away, he finally answered the question and won one billion rupees. Prem Kumar congratulated Ram Mohammad Thomas with his victorious win, with his fake impressions as a host. In the end, Ram got what he deserved his 1,000,000,000 rupees.
10,000,000 Rupees
As Ram searches around to become a servant for money, he finds Neelima Kumari, a famous actress. As Ram works hours and hours till he is exhausted, Neelima's mother is never satisfied. As Neelima takes Ram out shopping, he understands the beauty of film and her genre. Neelima's genre was the "Tragedy Queen" where her favorite film that she played in was Mumtaz Mahal, where she received a National Award for her performance. As her mother has recently died because of sickness, Neelima feels that her life is useless. As Ram looks in her bedroom and sees a picture of two women, they are Marilyn Monroe and Madhubala. They both died at a young age, like Neelima does because she doesn't want to die at an old, wrinkly, and haggard age. One day, she plays the movie Mumtaz Mahal on her VCR and spends hours in front of the mirror making her face the best she ever looked. She told Ram to go to the market and get some vegetables. As he came back, he saw Neelima dead, holding the National Award for Best Actress, Mumtaz Mahal, 1985. Neelima Kumari has ended her life in a "tragedy".
The question was, "Neelima Kumari, the Tradgedy Queen, who won the National Award in which year?" Ram answered, D. 1985.
100,000,000 Rupees
The question was, "In which one of Shakespeare's plays is there a character called Costard? Ram finally uses a lifeboat, the friendly tip where he calls a friend. He calls Mr. Utpal Chatterjee, which he saved his son life. Mr. Chatterjee doesn't know but he thinks it is either King Lear or Love's Labour's Lost. Mr. Chatterjee decides to pick Love's Labour's Lost but he is unsure. The phone call ends and Ram trusts him and decides to pick C. Love's Labour's Lost. He was correct.
1,000,000,000 Rupees
Prem Kumar whispers to Ram wondering how he could make it this far in the game. Kumar insults Ram that he won't be able to answer the final question. If he answers this question correctly, he would win the biggest jackpot in history, one billion rupees. The question was "Mumtaz Mahal was the wife of Emperor Shah Jahan and that he built the world famous Taj Mahal in her memory, but what was the name of Mumtaz Mahal's father? Ram answered C. Asaf Jah with confidence that he remembered from two years ago working as a guide at Taj Mahal. Suddenly, there was a pause and Kumar explained that they went into break, and it was not the final question. With Kumar not wanting Ram to win, that was his plan, so therefore he is introduced another question. Kumar asked the question, "Beethoven's Piano Sonata number 29, opus 106, also known as the Hammerklavier Sonata, is in which key?" Ram decided to use his lifeboat, half and half, where he got a fifty percent chance of getting the answer right. Ram then decides to take out his lucky one rupee coin and says heads will be A, tails will be C. He tosses the coin and it lands heads, it is A. The correct answer was A. B-flat major.
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"Ladies and gentlemen, please give a very warm round of applause to the greatest winner of all time!" (Swarup 312).
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With the game winning question only a step away, he finally answered the question and won one billion rupees. Prem Kumar congratulated Ram Mohammad Thomas with his victorious win, with his fake impressions as a host. In the end, Ram got what he deserved his 1,000,000,000 rupees.
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