Anglais - Chapter 1: Robinson's Myths and Avatars (Castaway Trailer)

Vocabulary flashcards based on the English lecture notes for Chapter 1: Robinson's Myths and Avatars, focusing on the Castaway trailer.

Shipwreck

A boat lost or destroyed in the sea (un naufrage).

Castaway

Someone who is lost far away from home, often stranded on an island.

Main Character

The central character in a movie, played by Tom Hanks in the Castaway trailer.

FedEx

A U.S. delivery company featured in the trailer as the employer of the main character.

Workaholic

A hard-worker who is constantly working and always stressed to be on time.

Stranded

Left all alone in an isolated place, such as an island, with no immediate way to escape.

Plane Crash

An accident occurring around Christmas that results in the main character being isolated on an island.

Packages

Items from the delivery plane that the castaway uses in order to stay alive.

Survive

To remain alive on an island by utilizing resources like plane packages.