Movie Analysis: Rudy

1. Setting Goals – Rudy learns to set goals and stick with them. What are some of Rudy’s goals (academic goals, athletic goals, personal goals).

2. How does he determine what goals he needs to accomplish to achieve his dream?

3. Overcoming Obstacles – Rudy tackles obstacles one by one. List the obstacles Rudy has to tackle in order to reach his goals. Which obstacles do you think provided Rudy with the most challenge, and how was he able to overcome the most challenging obstacle he faced?

4. Using Resources – Rudy gets help from many individuals. Which individual do you think helped Rudy the most to pursue his goals? (Teachers/Coaches, Family members/Friends) Explain your position. 5. Action Plan – Rudy always had a plan to reach his goals. He was always ready to adapt it to new circumstances. Using one example from the film, explain how Rudy had to change his plan in order for it to be successful in helping him accomplish his goals.

6. Reflecting on the Film – Now that you have watched Rudy, reflect on how the film has changed your mind about the importance of goals in life.

A) Should Rudy have stuck with his job and girlfriend back home rather than cased down his dream, considering he only played on the practice team and will never get play NFL football?

B) If you had to tell a friend about one important lesson you learned from watching the film, what would it be?