Arnold Schwarzenegger: Flex Appeal

Arnold Schwarzenegger rose to the top of Hollywoods A-list through sheer muscle and determination. Born in a small Austrian village, Arnold buffed not only his body, but his image and ego. By the time he was ready to enter the Mr. Universe contest, he was a master showman. Arnold Schwarzenegger: Flex Appeal tells the incredible tale of a bodybuilder with all the right moves. Arnold Schwarzenegger: Flex Appeal would be useful for classes on American Culture, Sports History, American History and Film. It is appropriate for middle school and high school.

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1. Arnold Schwarzenegger, like many before him, immigrated to America to seek his fortune and achieve his goals. How does Arnold Schwarzenegger embody the America dream?

2. Arnolds father was an Olympic champion in his own right. How did Arnolds father influence Arnolds athletic development?

3. Unlike baseball or soccer, bodybuilding is a solitary sport. Why did Arnold choose an individual sport instead of a team sport?

4. One of Arnolds most dominant characteristics is his self-confidence. How has Arnolds confidence been his most important attribute? How has it helped him achieve his success, both in show business and bodybuilding?

5. Before Arnold Schwarzenegger, bodybuilding was a marginal sport with a small, devoted following. How did Arnold Schwarzenegger help popularize and legitimize the sport of bodybuilding?

6. How did Arnolds acting career evolve from playing muscle-bound heroes to more complicated characters? To what do you attribute this evolution?

7. Arnolds film The Last Action Hero, was a critical and commercial failure, but that did not hold Arnold down. How did Arnold change the failure of his venture into a success?

8. How is Arnold Schwarzenegger a true American hero?

1. Create a timeline that uses a filmography to chart the evolution of Arnold Schwarzeneggers acting career.

2. Write an essay on the importance of exercise in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. How has Arnold Schwarzenegger been instrumental in advocating the benefits of exercise?

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