Discussion

Please post an initial response of 250-300 words to the prompt. 

Discussion Directions:

(1) In a few sentences, provide a plot summary of the Black Mirror episode "Nosedive."

(2) After summarizing the episode, please respond to the following:

(A)   A satire is work that offers a critical view of a contemporary social, cultural, or political issue. The work does so, typically, through an exaggerated portrayal of that issue. To your mind, what contemporary issue(s) does Black Mirror satirize? How does it accomplish this satire? What exactly does it exaggerate.(As always, be sure to use specific evidence from the episode).

(B) Do you find the satire effective? Why or why not? 

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