Reality T.V. has become a recent phenomenon in our culture. Today you can turn on the television and see anything from Survivor to the Bachelor to My Sweet 16. Whichever channel you flip to, you are bound to see someone doing something insane for money or acting ridiculous during their 15 minutes of fame. Describe your feelings about Reality T.V. shows. Do you like or dislike them? What types are your favorite and which could you do with out? What types of effects do you believe they have on our society? What would you think about turning on the T.V. and watching The Hunger Games?
Friday, July 24, 2009
Holy Moly Freak Out!
Think about a time you were faced with a difficult challenge. Describe the challenge and how you attempted to overcome its hardships. Were you successful in conquering your challenge ? If yes, what made you successful. If no, what would you do differently next time. How do you think you would handle the situation Katniss and Peeta have been faced with?
You're A Girl And Like To Do What???
Grand Narrative Theory has opened our eyes to gender stereotypes. Explain what gender stereotypes are to you. Share a specific time where you may have used a gender stereotype against a person or someone used one against you.What other gender stereotypes have the characters of The Hunger Games broken?
The Whistle Blows and They're Off....
Oh Big Brother...
Describe what you believe is the role of a government. How are they supposed to care for their people? What freedoms should they give to their people? Can you share your knowledge about places throughout the world who's government does not offer their people very much freedom? How would you feel if your freedom was taken away? How does the government control the people of Panem?
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