Paragraph 1 (Historical Origin of Zombie Myths)
Main Post Instructions
Write two or more paragraphs (at least 200+ words) on the following:
Paragraph 1 (Historical Origin of Zombie Myths)
Listen to or Read
Unexplained Podcast Season 4, Episode 8 Part 1 (Links to an external site.) and Part
2 (Links to an external site.) with Richard McLean Smith. (Unexplained transcript also
available.)
• Podcaster Richard McLean Smith describes the brutal history of slavery in
Haiti and traces connections to the development of Haitian zombie myths.
Smith then shares the story of a modern day Haitian former zombie survivor.
Read
Learn about the brutal history of slavery in Haiti in “Haiti: A Long Descent to Hell” by Jon
Henley
Reflection
1. Describe the story of the Haitian zombie myth in detail as told in Unexplained Podcast Season 4, Episode 8 Part 1 (Links to an external site.) and Part 2 (Links to an
external site.). (Unexplained transcript also available.)
2. Then provide a thesis that responds to this question:
• Argue whether or not the Haitian zombie myth originated from and / or
mirrored Haitian slaves’ experiences by critiquing historical accounts of the
Haitian slave trade and the testimonies of modern day Haitian people who
believe they were made into zombies.
Paragraph 2 (Dawn of the Dead)
1. Describe some key US historical events that marked the late 70s’ (when Dawn of
the Dead was made).
2. Summarize the story of Zack Snyder’s film Dawn of the Dead (2004) (Links to an
external site.).
• Note: If you are a student with a disability that makes it difficult for you to
watch films, I will provide you with an alternative assignment that replaces the
films with readings so you can write your essay. Please contact me as early
in the semester as possible if you would like me to set this up for you for this
Research Paper.3. Then provide a thesis that responds to this question:
•
o What is one point of similarity and one point of difference in
the way Dawn of the Dead and Haitian Zombie Myths
represent zombies’ relationships with people?
4. End your main post with an interesting question for the class that stems from the
ideas in your post.
Paragraph 1 (Historical Origin of Zombie Myths)
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