The choice of topics for a television essay is very broad. This could include an analysis of a particular TV show or movie, the reasons for its popularity, similarities and differences with other shows, original distinguishing elements, the filming technique, the actors, the plot, etc. The last trends in the ...Read More
The choice of topics for a television essay is very broad. This could include an analysis of a particular TV show or movie, the reasons for its popularity, similarities and differences with other shows, original distinguishing elements, the filming technique, the actors, the plot, etc. The last trends in the evolution of this entertainment industry could be also investigated and an attempt could be made to estimate the direction we are heading into. Finally, one could write about the influence of television on the last few generations, its potentially negative effects (especially on children) and how to mitigate them, etc. All these topics are justified given the huge impact of television on our lives, even now, in the Internet era.
For centuries Class conflict has been a struggle of people who are constantly fighting and taking control. ‘Breaking Bad’ is best explained by class conflict and the protestant ethic best explains the relationship between Walter and Jesse. These two sociological perspectives are two out of...
Abstract In this analysis I will be examining how the theme of the importance of money and self-preservation in American society plays into the television series Breaking Bad. This analysis takes into account multiple scenes from the show and multiple characters and their reactions to...
The episode that I have chosen to write about is Grey’s anatomy, episode 25 of season 2. I chose this episode because it has many different ethical issues that are presented within a single episode. The main issue that I will focus on is the...
What we watch matters. People are influenced by the television, it aids in shaping who we are as individuals. Each Persons reaction to this television series will vary. If you enjoy television series that relate to actual life-like events, you may be intrigued, especially if...
The debate between religion verses science has been a conflict over centuries and a dividing factor in modern day culture. Typically, doctors have a difficult time understanding a patient’s decision to deny treatment because of their beliefs and religion, which could potentially terminate a life-threatening...
Jon Snow, Robb Stark, Eddard Stark, Bran Stark, Daenerys Targaryen are some of the main characters in the book “Game of Thrones.”Jon Snow is the bastard son of Eddard Stark. He is raised by Eddard and his wife Catelyn Tully alongside their children and Theon...
Save Walter White! The desperate old man has stage-four lung cancer, and his doctors will not accept the insurance that his poor high school teaching job provides. What a sad soul with such a ravaging, pre-destined expiration. Wrong! Walter White was no more a cancer...
Analyzing Soap Operas. A Brief History The soap opera genre originated from American radio in the 1930s, and owes its name to the sponsorship of the programs by large soap powder companies. They were targeted at women, particularly housewives, and designed to entertain, without distracting...
South Park on Hypocrisy, Censorship, and Good Old American Parenting Both the show and film versions of South Park have quite the reputation for its vulgarity and often absurdist humor that somehow also includes relevant social critique.The film effectively exposes numerous hypocrisies within American culture,...
In both the story Dr. Faustus, by Christopher Marlowe, and the series Breaking Bad, by Vince Gilligan, there is a tragic hero that is in the process of destroying his life. Even though they do not measure up to the same situations, both of the...
Child labor is a major problem in the modern world. People have tried to resolve it for generations, but despite their efforts, children are still being taken into slavery and servitude against the law. We can’t put an official end to it, but if everyone...
Oprah was born Orpah Gail Winfrey in Mississippi, on January 29, 1954 to Vernita Lee and Vernon Winfrey. Her parents separated after she was born and left her grandmother to raise her. When she was six, oprah was sent north to live with her mother...
One of the things I noticed in Oprah Winfrey’s interview with Michelle Obama was coming together and supporting each other. I think it is very important for everyone to support one another and support them throughout tough times and difficult decisions throughout their lifetime. Another...
Many people loves to sing whether they have those angelic-lovely voice or unexplainable, extraordinary, out this world, unpleasant voice. Some used to sing in karaoke then even the lyrics are on the screen still the way they sing that song is horrible. While some people...
A Class Divided-A PBS Film In this documentary, Jane Elliott, a third grade teacher divided her class into two groups based on their eye color; one group had blue eyes and the other had brown eyes. On the first day of the experiment, Elliott told...
“A Class Divided” is a real life experiment where a teacher named Jane Elliot tested on a group of elementary students about discrimination. In the film, sociology was seen through with functionalism, symbolic interaction, and conflict perspective. In functionalism the change in the society was...
A minority can be described as a group of society. This “smaller” group is usually opposed by the majority. In my personal opinion, I think majority is based on two main factors: numbers and power. Numbers are clearly why the minority and majority issue even...
In the world of Game of Thrones, location is a very telling narrative device. It can explain a character’s motivations for doing something, like trying to retake their ancestral home, or it can be used by the characters to elevate their house above others, like...
The desire for power is a quality that many of us share, but its interpretation can vary. Different people have different viewpoints about the definition of power. One may think it is the ability to make change while another may think it is brute strength....