The reason that I chose each of my written and visual related extracts was that I enjoyed either watching, reading or observing them in my own time and were easy for me to remember when asked to seek two written and three visual related texts.
The main three in which I'll focus on my reasoning are:
'The Club' by David Williamson is an extremely good choice for Year 11 students to be taught next year as an example of the idea of use and abuse of power. The reasoning is that it is an easy, enjoyable play to read, therefore captivating for Year 11 students and simultaneously teaching them valuable messages throughout. 'The Club' conveys the message that traditional and honour is not necessarily the best way to proceed through life, and therefore these values must be abolished if need be. The text explores many different forms of the use and abuse of power, including intimidation, exploitation, betrayal, manipulation of information, wealth, social status and the mental and physical repercussions these have on the individual. It is shown throughout the play that the desire for power is basically universal, and there is resentment from those who are not in power towards those who are.
The main three in which I'll focus on my reasoning are:
- 'A Game Of Thrones,' which reflects on the abuse of power through wealth and intimidation.
- 'Saving Private Ryan,' which reflects on the appropriate use of power. And,
- The 'ISIS Documentary,' which reflects on the abuse of power through the weight of numbers, access to military hardware, religious extremism, fear and terror.
'The Club' by David Williamson is an extremely good choice for Year 11 students to be taught next year as an example of the idea of use and abuse of power. The reasoning is that it is an easy, enjoyable play to read, therefore captivating for Year 11 students and simultaneously teaching them valuable messages throughout. 'The Club' conveys the message that traditional and honour is not necessarily the best way to proceed through life, and therefore these values must be abolished if need be. The text explores many different forms of the use and abuse of power, including intimidation, exploitation, betrayal, manipulation of information, wealth, social status and the mental and physical repercussions these have on the individual. It is shown throughout the play that the desire for power is basically universal, and there is resentment from those who are not in power towards those who are.