Dream Context: Revision Questions

Question 1

1. When was ‘Happy Talk’ released?
   - Who was it released by?
2. When was it originally featured?
3. Which 1950s children’s TV show does this video reference?
   - This was aired on the BBC between ____ and __.
4. What do these references create?

Answer 1

1. 1982. • Captain Sensible.
2. 1949, in musical South Pacific.
3. Muffin the Mule.
   - 1949 and 55.
4. A child-like backdrop which contrasts with the contemporary issues depicted.

Question 2

1. What does the representation of the white, middle-class pianist reflect?
2. During the 1950s, Britain was also becoming more ________ ______.
3. What does the 1950s reference create a sense of?
   - This allows the audience to view the video as what?

Answer 2

1. 1950s Britain, and the power of the white upper class.
2. Ethnically diverse.
3. Distance.
   - An allegory, using extreme stereotypes to explore contemporary issues.

Question 3

1. What have hoodies become a symbol of since the early 2000s?
2. Which shopping centre banned them in 2005?

Answer 3

1. Antisocial behaviour and rebellion.

2. Bluewater in Kent.