Our current topic
What word is used to describe a perfect society where everyone is happy?
Utopia
What does the term “American Dream” generally describe?
→ The belief that anyone can achieve success through hard work.
TRICK QUESTION: What happens to every utopian society the moment an English AC starts analyzing it?
It becomes a dystopia
Who lost his ipad in the first quarter of this course?
Matthias
Name the Chronically tired person in this room ...
Nele
Name one common feature of a utopian society.
Equality, peace, happiness, no poverty, no war, harmony.
Which social group traditionally believed strongly in the American Dream?
Immigrants from all over the world
Who is the author of The Giver?
Lois Lowry
Who pushed her brother down the stairs ON PURPOSE?
Marie, although I wouldn't confirm that she is the only one
The One Who Just Wants to Go Home (assigned by EIK)
Matthias but Marie wears a bag that says "I am late because I did not want to come" which is really funny I think
What emotion is often suppressed or controlled in dystopian societies?
Fear, love, happiness, individuality, free thought.
What is meant by “from rags to riches”?
rising from being poor to wealthy
Give each peron of your group an adjective in English starting with the first letter of their first name
individual answer
Which drink did Tom pull out while MR. Rümpel was observing Mrs. Eikmeyer in her lesson?
Reveal the one who nods but is completely lost
Most answers would probably be correct on this one. I cannot decide
Why would a dystopian society ban mirrors?
Because people would reflect
How does racism challenge the idea of the American Dream?
Name one person who fought for equal rights in one of the last centuries or this one.
→ It limits opportunities for certain groups.
The website of the White House (constructrion) has been changed...? Name an example:
cocaine scandal, going out with muslims (Obama), Trump funding massive projects etc.
Take a guess: Who would EIK hire to plan a murder mystery and get away with it?
Nele, Janice or maybe Chiara
Revesal The Silent Judge – communicates only through looks
Chiara or maybe Tim
Why is the line between utopia and dystopia often blurry?
→ Because what benefits society can harm individual freedom.
How does literature use the American Nightmare to criticize society?
→ By exposing injustice, inequality, and broken promises.
Explain Michel Foucault’s concept of panopticism in dystopian literature.
People control themselves because they might be watched.
Take a guess: Who would EIK consider the person to survive any dystopia
Fatima or Lennard
Why does EIK see teaching this course as “rewarding”?
Because the course develops critical thinking, analytical skills, and engagement with literature and society. Also because you are such a pleasure to be around.