ARROGANCE:
An attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner
or in presumptuous claims or assumptions
CONFIDENCE:
A feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance
on one's circumstances . Faith or belief that one will act in a right, proper,
or effective way
I. Work in pairs.
1. What is the thin line that separates arrogance from
plain confidence.
2. Most people cheer against athletes who tend to show
excessive confidence and certainty of victory. Why does that happen?
3. Are there moments when arrogance is necessary? Explain
your answer.
4. How can too much confidence affect one's life or
personality?
5. Can you give real examples of people you consider
arrogant?
II. Watch the movie segments that follow and answer the
questions.
THE ARTIST:
.BATTLESHIP:
2. What are the consequences of their excessive confidence?
3. Are they wrong to act the way they do? Why (not)?
4. What advice would you give them?
5. Which of the characters have a more acceptable behavior? Explain it.
MOVIE SEGMENT DOWNLOAD - THE ARTIST
MOVIE SEGMENT DOWNLOAD - BATTLESHIP
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