The Sting

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/the-sting

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the film category?American caper film
2. What is the primary setting?Chicago, 1936
3. What is the movie "The Sting" about?It’s a film about two clever tricksters who plan a big con to get revenge on a powerful mob boss in 1936 Chicago.
4. Who are the main characters in "The Sting"?The main characters are Johnny Hooker, played by Robert Redford, and Henry Gondorff, played by Paul Newman, who are the two grifters.

Caper Film: A subgenre of crime film characterized by intricate, often non-violent, heists or elaborate schemes.
Grifter: An individual who engages in deceptive practices or swindling, often with charm and sophistication.
Ragtime: A musical genre characterized by its syncopated melodic line and regularly accented accompaniment, popular in the early 20th century.
Long Con: A confidence trick that is characterized by its extended duration and complexity, often involving multiple stages and participants.