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Deutschland 83: case study blog tasks

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Introduction: Reviews and features 1) Find one positive aspect and one criticism of  Deutschland 83  in reviews. The one positive review would that it was the most viewed and like language drama. This is because the drama is rounded upon the dark humour of Martin. However, a criticism would be that it is morally composed.  2) Why does the second Guardian article suggest the Germans didn't like the show? It suggested that the Germans didn't like the show because of the staci agent from a sympathetic nature which makes him seem not changeable however another reason stated would be because that it made it seem that everyone on the east side hated the west and made the west seem like a threat.  3) Find three 'below the line' comments from either of the Guardian articles. What did the audience think of  Deutschland 83 ? Do you agree with the comments? Gucci - I've lived in east Germany in 1981 and can say Deutschland 83 captures it perfectly.  "German

Marxism & hegemony: blog tasks

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Task 1: Mail Online review of Capital 1) Re-read the  Mail Online review of  Capital . Why does it suggest that  Capital  features a left-wing ideology? This article suggest that Capital is features a left wing ideology as they present the characters differently depending on their character type. This means that ethnic minorities are seen as the victims and are hardworking which makes the audience sympathise with their situation. Whereas, Roger and his family are portrayed as insensitive and hard-heated as they're successful and come from a higher background.  2) Choose three quotes from the review that are particularly critical of  Capital  and paste them into your blogpost. Do you agree with the criticisms? Why?  "But that concept went nowhere. The residents were bemused, but not scared" -  This means that this article criticises the plot as it was not intriguing and that settled a narrative that was not understandable. "Everything British came in for a d