Assignment

1. Consider the types of zombies portrayed in the film.

a. What characteristics do they exhibit? How are they destroyed?

b. Identify at least one trauma zombie, and explain why they meet the definition of a trauma zombie.

2. Consider the group dynamics-Rick, Morales, Jacqui, Andrea, Merle Dixon and T-Dog-at play in episode 2.

a. What does each person contribute to the survival group? Are there any individuals who have characteristics that negatively affect the group's chance of survival?

b. Does the group seem to have a formal way of making decisions? Do you think having structure within a survival group is important? Why or why not?

c. Did the group have any concerns about incorporating Rick Grimes into their group? As an objective observer, do you think they should have been more cautious about admitting a stranger into their group? Why or why not?

Film Worksheet #7: The Walking Dead, Season 1 Episodes 1 and 2(2010)

Viewing Guide Questions (DO NOT SUBMIT)

You will NOT be providing answers/responses to these questions. These questions are simply to draw your attention to specific actions/behaviors/events in the film that relate to course themes and topics. They will also help you to more effectively complete your critical film response.

Episode 1 "Days Gone By"

1. Rick Grimes wakes up from a coma to find himself alone. Describe the apocalyptic scenery-both in the hospital and outside of it as he flees in search of his family.

2. Who does Rick encounter and briefly align himself with?

3. Where does Rick plan to go and why?

4. How does Rick solve his transportation problem?

5. What happens when Rick makes his way into the city?

Episode 2 "Guts"

1. Who helps Rick escape?

2. Describe the group's plan to escape the city. Does their plan work?

Critical Response #7: The Walking Dead (2010)

Instructions. After watching the film think critically about the following questions and craft cogent responses. To receive full credit for each question you must sufficiently respond to every element of the question. Sufficient responses include all or part of the following qualities: presents the idea(s) (direct answer), explain the reasoning behind the idea(s) (elaborates upon the direct answer), and/or relate this idea(s) to course themes/topics (contextualizes the response). You will need to read the question carefully to assess the type of response that is expected of you. Insufficient answers will rely on personal opinions that are not informed by course materials. You are required to answer ALL of the questions.

1. Consider the types of zombies portrayed in the film.

a. What characteristics do they exhibit? How are they destroyed?
b. Identify at least one trauma zombie, and explain why they meet the definition of a trauma zombie.

2. Consider the group dynamics-Rick, Morales, Jacqui, Andrea, Merle Dixon and T-Dog-at play in episode 2.

a. What does each person contribute to the survival group? Are there any individuals who have characteristics that negatively affect the group's chance of survival?

b. Does the group seem to have a formal way of making decisions? Do you think having structure within a survival group is important? Why or why not?

c. Did the group have any concerns about incorporating Rick Grimes into their group? As an objective observer, do you think they should have been more cautious about admitting a stranger into their group? Why or why not?

Text Book: Better Off Dead- The Evolution of the Zombie as Post-Human Edited by Deborah Chistie and Sarah Juliet Lauro.