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LOTF tells a story of school boys who are stranded on an isolated island, forced to fend for themselves. This book explores social politics, innate savagery, and has an immense amount of symbolism with fire.

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The Truman Show offers a chilling (yet exaggerative) perspective on the entertainment industry and how often entertainment can construe false realities. Comprises themes of self-realization, corruption, and self-determination.

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Nightcrawler touches upon the violent nature of media and how the news often capitalizes the most off of the gruesome stories. Lou Bloom, an out of work man, realizes that he can make more money off of twisting the reality to create a more juicy story to sell to media outlets.

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In 1947 the United Nations partitioned Palestinian territory into separate Jewish and Arab states, essentially giving land to Israelis after WWII (and the holocaust). However, conflict immediately ensued between the two groups with the first Arab-Israeli war in 1948-1949 and the 6 Days War where Israel seized the Golan Heights, West Bank, and Sinai. After multiple attempts for compromise (Camp David Accords, Oslo Accords, etc) conflict still persisted with military aggression running rampant. (Gentrification, lack of compromise)

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After the Pearl Harbor Attacks on December 7th 1941, mass feelings of xenophobia and prejudice against Japanese Americans spread quickly. The government placed thousands of innocent Japanese Americans in internment/detention camps out of fear that they posed a threat to national security. (Hysteria, xenophobia, generalizations)

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With the dawn of the coronavirus in 2019 and its rapid spread to the United States in 2020, polarization has split this country up. With the administration in power at the time calling it the "chinese virus" and playing down the cases spreading, misinformation was running rampant. Suddenly, wearing a mask was a political statement between the mask denying right and the pro-mask left. Applicable to points of polarization, misinformation, fake news, politicization, etc.

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Comprising of themes of competition, perfectionism, and mastery, Whiplash exemplifies the tough relationship between an artist and his art. In the case of Andrew Neiman, his persistent pursuit to be one of the greatest jazz drummers causes him to lose control over his life.

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The Crucible touches on themes of hysteria through the various witch hunts that took place in Salem. Has applications to themes of fake news, cancel culture, and innocence.

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Trevor Noah's story with his own identity as a mixed boy under the Apartheid system is described in both heartwarming and humorous stories. Comprises of themes of racism, coming of age, belonging, and family dynamics (specifically between him and his mom)

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In the early 18th century, during the formative years of colonial America, the 1st great awakening represented the first common experience within America. As religious fervor spread throughout North America, a sense of unity sprouted.

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"To find yourself, think for yourself"
represents individualism, personal reflection, and detaching from what others think.

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"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle."
Can be applied to topics of mental health and generosity.

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"Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet."
represents perseverance, patience, and reaping rewards.

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Personal experiences with the model minority myth can be applicable to points relating to perfectionism, expectations, subtle racism, and self worth. The model minority myth relates to the stereotype that all asians are "smart," "good at math," 'well behaved," etc. This creates toxic expectations and standards for the asian community and can feel ostracizing when you don't fit that mold.

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Growing up, Korean was my native tongue and I was deeply enriched with my heritage. However, growing up I realized that as I begin to assimilate into American norms/culture, I was losing some of my Korean ties. My knowledge of Korean gradually eroded and my identity as a Korean girl felt less authentic as I became more engrossed in typical American fads. Applicable to points of identity, assimilation, culture, etc

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Being raised in church taught me important values such as patience, gratitude, and generosity. However, later on in life I realized that it also taught me things that I don't agree with anymore such as LGBTQ acceptance and thinking for yourself sometimes. Applicable to points of growing up, inculcation, freedom of thought.

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Millions of Uyghur Muslims are currently detained in Xinjiang China. This issue of ethnic cleansing and unjustified detention has gained attention but not enough to warrant any really action. Many are comparing this situation to the holocaust, and how America's reaction would've been different. Applicable to points of turning a blind eye, ignorance, lack of respect, etc.

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The app TikTok has propelled the formation of a mass youth culture worldwide. TikTok has become the hub for many slangs, fashion trends, jokes, etc that have shaped youth consumption behaviors and social behaviors. Applicable to points of culture.