Questions

  1. What assumptions about her audience does Heather Havrilesky make in paragraphs 1 and 2?

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    Chapter 11 - 2. Besieged by “Friends” - Questions: What assumptions about her audience does Heather Havrilesky make in paragraphs 1 and 2?
  2. What stereotypes have you seen in American films that might fuel extremism? Do you think those stereotypes are more or less prevalent in the years since 9/11? Explain what you consider to be the sources and effects of those stereotypes.

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    Chapter 11 - 2. Besieged by “Friends” - Questions: What stereotypes have you seen in American films that might fuel extremism? Do you think those stereotypes are more or less prevalent in the years since 9/11? Explain what you consider to be the sources and effects of those stereotypes.
  3. Who does Havrilesky cite as making connections between radical fundamentalism and “the pervasive influence of Hollywood” (para. 4)? What connections do they comment on?

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    Chapter 11 - 2. Besieged by “Friends” - Questions: Who does Havrilesky cite as making connections between radical fundamentalism and “the pervasive influence of Hollywood” (para. 4)? What connections do they comment on?
  4. What does Havrilesky think is the most pervasive effect of post-9/11 xenophobia?

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    Chapter 11 - 2. Besieged by “Friends” - Questions: What does Havrilesky think is the most pervasive effect of post-9/11 xenophobia?