Stone of Destiny is a historical/adventure/comedy based on the true story of Ian Hamilton, a dedicated nationalist who reignited Scottish national pride in the 1950s with his faring raid on the heart of England to bring the Stone of Scone (also known as the Stone of Destiny) back to Scotland. Watching this movie will put your learning on Sotland and England in perspective. The movie in not a great film but you will get into the plot, and you can see the places and the people of Scotland.
To understand the significance of the film’s title, one must know at least a brief history of the Stone of Scone, also called, Stone of Destiny, and its sociopolitical significance to Scots (which you should know!). For thousands of years, while Scotland was an independent kingdom, the coronation of every Scottish, English, or British monarch took place in the Stone. Scottish ruler John Balliol’s coronation was the last (in 1292) before the Stone was taken in 1926 by Edward I. To help crush Scottish spirit and bring the northern nation under England’s dominion, Edward II took the Stone to London, where it long resided in Westminster Abbey. Most recently the Stone was integral to Queen Elisabeth II’s coronation.
Criteria
- Watch the movie on any of the free streaming service that are for free (e.g., Amazon, Vudu and YouTube.)
- Type your question first (you can use the .doc so you can write it better) and then your answers. Make sure you answer the question (aside from your thoughts and reflections, of course.
- Upload the movie analysis to CANVAS on October 11th. No late work will be accepted for any reason. Do not email me the assignment (I will not accepted).