ENGL 161 discussion6-8 “The Natural –Barry Levinson”, and watch The Simpsons “ Dancin’ Homer”.
Answer the following questions 1. watch the film: “The Natural –Barry Levinson”, and watch The Simpsons “ Dancin’ Homer” (Season 1), “ Homer at the Bat” (Season 3), Homer has many things in common with Roy Hobbs. In what ways do you agree they are alike? 2.On the other hand, Homer and Roy Hobbs are quite different. What do you see are these differences? 3. watch The Simpsons “ Dancin’ Homer” (Season 1), “ Homer at the Bat” (Season 3), What are The Simpson writers saying about baseball’s role in American culture and society? 4.What aspects of the American hero myth are the writers commenting upon with the actions of the real ballplayers in “Homer at the Bat”? 5. watch The Simpsons “ Lisa’s Pony” (Season 3) “ Kamp Krusty” (Season 4) “ Deep Space Homer” (Season 5), Is Homer an Ugly American? What of the other Simpsons? What does this say to its audience, both American and foreign? 6. watch The Simpsons “ Lisa’s Pony” (Season 3) “ Kamp Krusty” (Season 4) “ Deep Space Homer” (Season 5), As shown in The Simpson episodes, what are the implications of the value of the space program to Americans? 7.watch The Simpsons “ Lisa’s Pony” (Season 3) “ Kamp Krusty” (Season 4) “ Deep Space Homer” (Season 5)，How many other films did you see quoted and alluded to in the episodes? What do you think these mean? How are they important as commentary on American culture? 8. watch The Simpsons “ Lisa’s Pony” (Season 3) “ Kamp Krusty” (Season 4) “ Deep Space Homer” (Season 5)，What do you think it means that Bart leads the rebellion at Camp Krusty? 9.What have you learned? What conclusions can you draw from using The Simspons as a lens to view American culture and society through its literature? What have you found to be most helpful?（write two different version of this question）
ENGL 161 discussion6-8 “The Natural –Barry Levinson”, and watch The Simpsons “ Dancin’ Homer”