Box 1(1st Study Period) Flashcards
Wat the idea hinted at in Naomi Introduction
Social media can foster superficial relationships, preventing people from connecting in a genuine way.
Idea conveyed in Elevator scene
The idea that social media has the ability to stifle individuality and empathy
What idea is conveyed in the Airport scene
Social status online can be fragile and easily lost.
What representation is conveyed in the Airport scene
Society is represented as indifferent and uncaring about the hardship faced by everyday people.
What representation is conveyed in the Elevator scene
Social media is represented as an overly addictive part of society.
What representation is hinted at in the Naomi scene
Social norms are represented as stressful and anxiety-inducing for society.
What quote is Marian’s 1st quote
”Yeah they probably do like it better if a white person shows up”(Marian)
What quote is Mrs Ericson’s 1st quote
”Oh I don’t think it’s true, Mrs Ericson began and subsided after a glance at the girl’s set profile”(Mrs Ericson)
What quote is The Inspector’s 1st quote
”Old enough to have quite a flock of pickaninnies”(The Inspector)
What quote is the Inspector’s 2nd quote
Driven before, Mandy Lou”(The Inspector)
What quote is Marian’s 2nd quote
It takes four mistakes to flunk you,(…) I don’t remember doing all things the Inspector marked done”.(Marian)
What quote is Mrs Ericson’s 2nd quote
Mrs Ericson was bewildered for a moment.(…)”I might make Mandy self conscious. She’s a fine driver”
What voice does Marian have
Marian has a perceptive + capable voice
What voice does The Inspector have
The Inspector has a manipulative + mocking voice
What voice does Mrs Ericson have
Mrs Ericson has a friendly but purposefully ignorant voice
What is Marian’s perspective
Marian has a marginalised perspective (Thinks society treats African Americans unfairly)
Why does Marian hold this perspective
Marian is an African American women
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Lives in segregated society from 1940’s
Marian’s education
What is the perspective of Mrs Ericson
Mrs Ericson has a semi dominant perspective
that excuses the blantant racism of society(Thinks Racism is not as widespread as it)
Why does Mrs Ericson have this perspective
Mrs Ericson is a wealth woman that knows and respects Marian even though she is African American woman
What is the Inspector’s perspective
The Inspector’s perspective has a dominant perspective
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Believes African Americans should not hold power in society(in this case with a society
Why does the Inspector hold this perspective
The perspective is holding all the power against African Americans as a white man in a 1940’s society(racist)
What was Swanee River(Historical context)
Swanee River is a song by Stephen Foster(white person) that romanticizes slavery
What were the Jim Crow Laws(Historical context)
Laws introduced in the 19th and early 20th centuries that enforced racial segregation
What was Segregation(Historical context)
The separation or isolation of a race and ethnic group in society(education, transport, jobs, etc)
