idst
mah10030
RW.Zombies.docxIDST 390: REFLECTIVE WRITING
The End in Popular Culture & the Rise of the Zombies
1. Were you surprised by the Haitian origins of zonbi (zombies)? Relying on Moon and the Throughline podcast, outline the origin of the zombie concept and discuss why this origin was surprising or not so surprising to you.
2. Metaphors are key in creating IDST connections. Leaning on Rutherford, discuss why zombies are such a powerful metaphor in modern American culture.
3. How does Cantor argue that The Walking Dead both hearkens back to mid-20th century TV Westerns and also connects to the decline of the perceived “America Dream” of that same era?
4. Is heavy metal music the sound of the Apocalypse? Argue whether it is or it is not, and explain your reasoning with support from Kahn-Harris and other relevant readings.
5. Choose one quote from any of this week’s readings as “one to remember” and briefly discuss why you chose this quote.
6. [OPTIONAL]: Add any other thoughts or observations you might have below.
