Popcorn

Question 1

Title

Answer 1

Popcorn sits in oil until it explodes- Hollywood’s explosive nature when it comes to outrage as well as their outrage in the story

Popcorn associated with movies and Hollywood

People eat it without thinking just like people consuming pop culture

Question 2

Playwrights intention

Answer 2

Does not force a position onto the audience and makes the audience think about what’s happening

Audience must engage in debate and play provides provides a space for consptestation

Directs debate

Take into account subjectivity of the contemporary world, presents various views on these ideologies

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Question 3

Themes

Answer 3

Violence and entertainment
Media influence
Blurring of reality and Fiction
Personal responsibility
Satire Hollywood

Question 4

Violence and entertainment

Answer 4

The play examines the relationship between violence in entertainment media, such as movies, and real-life acts of violence. It raises questions about the responsibility of filmmakers and the potential impact of their work on society.

Eg. When Wayne’s speaks to the camera at the end demanding the viewers to turn off their screen or he will shoot

Question 5

Media influence

Answer 5

“Popcorn” explores the power of the media to shape public perception and behaviour. It delves into the idea that violent movies can be both a reflection of and a catalyst for societal violence.

Eg. Wayne and Scout hold Bruce and his films and the American public at large accountable for their actions and refuse to be held personally accountable

Question 6

Blurring of reality and fiction

Answer 6

“Popcorn” challenges the notion of a clear boundary between reality and fiction. It examines how real-life events can be influenced by fictional portrayals and explores the concept of individuals blurring the lines between the two.

Question 7

Personal responsibility

Answer 7

The play raises questions about personal accountability and the moral responsibility of artists, particularly filmmakers, for the impact of their work on society.

Question 8

Satire of Hollywood

Answer 8

Elton uses satire to lampoon the entertainment industry, particularly Hollywood, with its excesses, commercialism, and exploitation of violence for profit.

Question 9

Genre

Answer 9

Postmodernist satire that employs a hybrid styles