Jesus Christ Superstar | Short Essay Answer Key

Short Essay Answer Key

1. How does the movie of this rock opera open?

The movie version of this rock opera opens at night with the camera panning a tall concrete wall covered with spattered blood and graffiti signs and words including "hate," "love," "peace," a peace sign, a cross with the word "revolution" across it in large capital letters, "Jesus loves us," and a cross with "Jesus" inscribed across it.

2. What happens to the African American male leaning on the wall?

An African American male is leaning on the wall as a Caucasian male writes on it. As the camera pans, we see more symbols and graffiti in different languages. A dancer runs and warriors, clad head to toe in black armor, enter and arrest the African American male.

3. What takes place as Jesus' disciples enter?

More dancers and Jesus' disciples enter, then walk along the wall,...
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