Displacement in Popular Culture: Assignment #2 – Due April 20th

Building on the posts that you did about examples in popular culture that use the Superman/Fresh Prince/Kimmy Schmidt model and the conversation we had in class about the selections you made, write an analysis of the show/movie/video you’ve selected. Your analysis should be approx. 500 words. This assignment must be uploaded to turnitin.com by 5 pm on Thursday, April 20th. No late submissions will be accepted. Your analysis will, of course, be in paragraph form, but be sure that you address the following:

–Provide a concise summary of the premise of your show. Be sure to include its genre

–What is the relationship between the “outsider” and the “host community”? How do they differ?

–What function does the “outsider” serve in the “host community”?

–What happens as a result of the displacement?

–What underlying meaning can you derive from your text? Is it offering any kind of cultural critique or commentary?

Use these questions to help guide you in creating your own analysis. Feel free to address issues I haven’t raised here.