I'll Never Let Go, Jack

I have a theory that if you ask most Chinese people what their top five favorite movies are, most of them will include Titanic in one of those slots, most often at #1 or #2.

Seriously.


Want to know what would also be included in the top five? Forrest Gump. Because of ping pong.

Seriously.


When I ask my students what their favorite movie is, they sigh and say, "Titanic," quickly followed by "Oh, it's so romantic."

When I have students tell me that I look like Rose from Titanic, I know it is a HUGE compliment in their eyes. (I personally don't see the resemblance)

So, when my students were given the opportunity to participate in an English Drama Competition, what else would they do but recreate Titanic? Here is the basic story:

1. Rose and Jack meet and fall in love.

2. Rose and Jack share a special moment on the bow of the boat. (While narrator, future Rose, and her granddaughter look on)

3. Suddenly, Jack is in the icy water, hanging onto Rose as she floats on a desk.

4. Then, Jack dies.

The End.

That is basically the story, with a few details left out here or there for time sake.