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The film makes it clear that she wanted a life of her own, and that Cal and her mother were the reasons she could not go home.
Why did Rose give a false name after the Titanic sank?
Verdict: Explained. 30% of viewers say this is dumb. Top defense: Rose says she wanted to leave Cal and her old life behind, and takes Jack's surname.
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On the rescue ship, Rose gives her name as Rose Dawson. She tells the audience she wanted to leave her engagement and her family behind. She lets Cal and her mother believe she died.
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Hiding a survivor's identity on a passenger ship is hard to explain, because the crew keeps a list. A line about bribing a crew member would help.
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Rose says she wanted to leave Cal and her old life behind, and takes Jack's surname.
- DumbScenesStaff14 months ago
Rose says she wanted to leave Cal and her old life behind, and takes Jack's surname.
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