Oliver Twist Scene Study

The excerpt from Oliver Twist explores social prejudice through the lens of poverty and criminal exploitation. The scene depicts Fagin's manipulation of Oliver, revealing how societal prejudices can force vulnerable individuals into criminal behavior.

Example: The song "You've Got to Pick a Pocket or Two" serves as a cynical commentary on social inequality and survival.

Vocabulary: "Untaxed income" serves as a euphemism for stolen goods, highlighting the criminal underworld's parallel economy.

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The portfolio continues with analyses of "12 Angry Men" and a political cartoon about Mexican prejudices, though specific content is not provided in the transcript.

Definition: Modern media analysis examines how contemporary works address and challenge ongoing prejudices.

12 Angry Men by Sidney Lumet

This section examines Sidney Lumet's 1957 film "12 Angry Men." Although no specific dialogue is provided, the analysis likely focuses on how the film explores and challenges prejudices within the American justice system.

Highlight: "12 Angry Men" serves as a powerful examination of how personal biases and prejudices can influence decision-making in high-stakes situations, such as jury deliberations.

The discussion may explore how the characters in the film confront their own biases and those of others, demonstrating the potential for changing deeply held prejudices through rational discourse and empathy.

Definition: Prejudice - A preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience, often leading to unfair or discriminatory treatment of individuals or groups.

Cartoon about Mexican by Chappatte

This section analyzes a 2009 cartoon by Chappatte addressing Mexican stereotypes. While the specific image is not provided, the analysis likely examines how the cartoon uses visual elements to challenge or reinforce prejudices about Mexican people or culture.

Example: Political cartoons often use exaggeration and satire to highlight and critique societal prejudices, potentially encouraging viewers to reconsider their own biases.

The discussion may explore how visual media can be used to both perpetuate and challenge stereotypes, and how contemporary artists address issues of prejudice and discrimination.

Highlight: Analyzing modern cartoons alongside historical works demonstrates the ongoing relevance of examining and challenging prejudices in society.