Sharpe's Eagle discussion post
Sharpe's Eagle - book/film
The battle of Talavera will probably be forever attached to Sharpe - it's the one thing that everyone already knows when they meet him. Some view it as a great achievement, while others use it to put him down.
- Do you agree that Talavera should be ranked as one of Sharpe's greatest achievements? If you had to pick one that bettered it, what would it be and why?
- This is one of the few films that transports most of the book to screen. Do you think the film benefits from this? Do you prefer the book? What gets lost in translation?
- We start to see Sharpe stepping up into the officer's role and taking charge. What do you think of his style of leadership? Do you think he sets a good example? Which other characters do you see as good leaders?
The battle of Talavera will probably be forever attached to Sharpe - it's the one thing that everyone already knows when they meet him. Some view it as a great achievement, while others use it to put him down.
- Do you agree that Talavera should be ranked as one of Sharpe's greatest achievements? If you had to pick one that bettered it, what would it be and why?
- This is one of the few films that transports most of the book to screen. Do you think the film benefits from this? Do you prefer the book? What gets lost in translation?
- We start to see Sharpe stepping up into the officer's role and taking charge. What do you think of his style of leadership? Do you think he sets a good example? Which other characters do you see as good leaders?