Chapter 1. Excerpts from “Up” Documentary: Tony, the Boy Who Wanted to Be a Jockey

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Excerpts from “Up” Documentary: Tony, the Boy Who Wanted to Be a Jockey

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Approximately 5 minutes.

Synopsis:

In the following video clip, the viewer is introduced to Tony,
a boy who wanted to be a jockey from a very early age.

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In this clip, Tony’s dream of being a jockey and what became of his dream is explored. Consider the influence of the dream on Tony’s development.

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Question 1.1

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Consider the fact that Tony left school to pursue his dream of being a jockey, thereby selecting the environment in which much of his development would take place. Consider also how Tony’s own characteristics may have shaped this environment. For instance, how might his development been different if he had been a winning jockey?

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