Friday, March 19, 2010

6-1-11 "Shattered Glass"

Today we willl watch the movie "Shattered Glass". Be prepared to answer the following questions in your blog on Wednesday:

1. What do the fact checkers at the New Republic do when they cannot find the information to verify?

2. How does Charles Lane feel about Glass once he discovers he is lying?

3. How does Glass gain the sympathy of his fellow journalists at the New Republic?

4. How does Glass dodge the truth again once he realizes he has been caught by Forbes!

5. What excuse does Glass give Lane for lying?

6. What is the argument for not firing Glass from the New Republic?