Charlie's Confrontation with Principal Denver

Rage

The verbal battle between Charlie Decker and Principal Thomas Denver.

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Bearing strength in each event

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The First Intercom Call The First Intercom Call from "Rage". The Challenge The Roll Call Charlie calls the roll over the intercom, listing the hostages. Denver asks if he will let them go.

The First Intercom Call from "Rage". The Challenge The Roll Call Charlie calls the roll over the intercom, listing the hostages. Denver asks if he will let them go.

The Challenge The Roll Call Charlie calls the roll over the intercom, listing the hostages. Denver asks if he will let them go. Charlie refuses, saying they haven't finished "getting it on." The Insults Charlie mocks Denver, calling him "Tom" and accusing him of being a bureaucrat. He threatens to shoot someone if Denver doesn't call him Charlie. The Aftermath Denver is forced to comply. Charlie gains the upper hand in the negotiation.

The Second Intercom Call The Second Intercom Call from "Rage". The Accusation The Failed Assassination Charlie screams at Denver that the police tried to shoot him. He demands that Philbrick be told to back off.

The Second Intercom Call from "Rage". The Accusation The Failed Assassination Charlie screams at Denver that the police tried to shoot him. He demands that Philbrick be told to back off.

The Accusation The Failed Assassination Charlie screams at Denver that the police tried to shoot him. He demands that Philbrick be told to back off. Denver tries to explain, but Charlie cuts him off. The Assertion of Power Charlie tells Denver to "assert himself" and not be a puppet for Philbrick. Denver is humiliated. The Aftermath Denver leaves the intercom, and Charlie feels a sense of victory. The confrontation solidifies Charlie's control.

Shortly after the shooting, morning of the crisis

After the sniper shot, late morning