Summary
Who is the main character of Let Those Who Would?
Poppy
What was the agency’s motto?
“Let those who would be fooled, be fooled”
What is the story’s main topic?
Propaganda / fake news
“Let those who would be fooled, be fooled.” What does this mean?
People believe what they want, even if it’s fake
What job does Poppy do for the agency?
She acts in staged propaganda videos / fake news segments. (plays the role of a child soldier)
What does the motto show about the agency?
They don’t care about truth, only fooling people
What do the fake videos try to replace?
The truth
“Work on the sadness a little.”
who said this? and to who?
Mason (director) said this to Poppy
Who is the “weeping bride” in the story?
Bri
What does the “weeping bride” symbolize?
Fake images can have real power / consequences
Why do people believe the fake videos?
Because they are emotional and look real
“The article won a Pulitzer.” Who was the star of that article?
Bri, the weeping bride
What shocking twist happens to Poppy at the end of the story?
The agency planned to kill her to make the propaganda performance look real.
What does the camera symbolize?
-How media makes lies look real
-Captures staged performances, not truth
-Used to manipulate audience emotions
What’s the main danger of propaganda in the story?
It can shape reality and cause harm
“They’re going to kill you.” Who says this, and to who?
Bri says it to Poppy