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Unit 1 Sport in South Africa.pptx
1. Unit 1 - The South African myth
of unity through sport
Notion: Myths and heroes
Key question
Can sport change the world or is it only a
myth? Should sportsmen be considered as
heroes?
OR
To what extent does sport foster social
cohesion, and is therefore a powerful means to
unite a community around a shared set of
values and to fight against discrimination?
2. Definitions
A myth: (1/ an ancient story about gods, heroes
and magic)
2/ a/ a popular belief or tradition embodying
the ideals and institutions of a society
b/ an unfounded or false notion
3/ a theme or character embodying an idea.
A hero. Plural = heroes
3. NB: The Laureus World Sports Awards is held annually, celebrating the most remarkable men and
women from the world of sport.
6. The South African Flag
Former flag New flag, adopted
in 1994 (=election of Mandela)
7. • 1/ Present the document
• 2/ Explain the title
• 3/ How is apartheid shown in the trailer?
•
• 4/ What is the power of sport in Invictus?
• 5/ Effect on the audience: How are we
supposed to feel when we watch this trailer ?
8. Mandela’s favourite poem, which he often recited while imprisoned
Invictus, by English poet William Ernest Henley (1849–1903). It was
written in 1875.
Out of the night that covers me,
Black as the pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.
(…) My head is bloody, but unbowed.
(…) the menace of the years
Finds and shall find me unafraid.
(…) I am the master of my fate,
I am the captain of my soul.
10. Sports advisor: According to the experts, we risk
the quarter finals, and no further.
Mandela: According to the experts, you and I
should still be in jail!
11. • François Pienaar: We’ve become more than
just a rugby team. Listen to your country. This
is it. This is our destiny!
12. • The story/ narrative thread
deals with / focuses on
the victory of the South African team.
There are two narrative threads in this movie:
Mandela’s politics and the victory of François’
team.
13. Interview: François Pienaar on
Nelson Mandela
Every time I meet Madiba, his humility is just so striking, he’s got such
a common touch with people. He makes you feel at ease, he makes
you feel important. And he takes time, and that is such a wonderful
virtue. Every time I leave Madiba’s presence, it stands out to my mind
that he is such a humble person.
We adopted a motto “One team, one country », because we realized
that this competition was for everyone in South Africa, and to do well,
we needed to make everyone in South Africa proud. We
underestimated how proud it would make South Africa. And during
the rugby world cup, my phone would ring, and it would be Madiba,
wanting to check, to find out what’s happening, is the team focused,
are they ok, are the guys cool, and that to me is just amazing. He had
the time and the presence of mind to phone. And that meant so much,
it’s a small thing but it meant a lot.
