Katy Perry, Ariana Grande, Drake, Eminem. When people hear “pop,” they immediately think of these celebrities; not completely wrong, but the concept of pop culture has more profound meaning. Pop culture defines and reflects the contemporary society and people’s values, ideals, or even fears—fears that they might lose the race. Recent global economy has driven many employers out of jobs because of the competitiveness—and more people are in verge of losing jobs. Not only the adults feel the pressure, but also the students do. To meet the high global standards, the competition starts before getting a job, such as applying for college. And now, pop culture seems to alleviate the stress of different age groups. Exposed to the stressful environment,
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One of the most popular book series Harry Potter by J.K. Rowlings reveals the adventure of wizards, and, more importantly, the disparity between wizards and the ordinary people (Paul). Ordinary beings, referred as Muggles, are clearly distinguished from the witches; in fact, Muggles are remote from the conflict between Voldemort and witches in the last series Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. While the battle takes between Harry and Death Eaters, Muggles see no difference to their lives; normal people are not responsible for solving a large conflict. Moreover, even within the wizards, only the few fights against Voldemort, although many are affected. Out of all the students in Hogwarts, only several of Harry’s friends involve themselves in the battle; the majority of them are just speculators. The popularity of the books suggests that readers wish to temporary escape from reality and feel that they are not in big trouble after …show more content…
In the recent TV show “The Flash,” unlike other acclaimed shows such as “Gotham,” is not so violent and is attracting audiences looking for some entertainment (Hale). Main character Barry Allen undergoes trauma of witnessing his mother getting murdered and then his father getting convicted for the crime; Allen investigates the case, and in the course of using an advanced particle accelerator, the device causes lightening which strikes and turns him into metahuman. With the ability to travel at superhuman speeds, Allen promises to save Central City from metahuman criminals who were also transformed during the incident. Although the show sets up supernatural events, the realistic setting allows viewers to relate to their own world; the only difference between Allen and them is that the ordinary people are not selected to be the savior. Audiences get comfortable by the comical plot and the fact that it’s always the commendable others who become responsible for hindering
One of the most popular book series Harry Potter by J.K. Rowlings reveals the adventure of wizards, and, more importantly, the disparity between wizards and the ordinary people (Paul). Ordinary beings, referred as Muggles, are clearly distinguished from the witches; in fact, Muggles are remote from the conflict between Voldemort and witches in the last series Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. While the battle takes between Harry and Death Eaters, Muggles see no difference to their lives; normal people are not responsible for solving a large conflict. Moreover, even within the wizards, only the few fights against Voldemort, although many are affected. Out of all the students in Hogwarts, only several of Harry’s friends involve themselves in the battle; the majority of them are just speculators. The popularity of the books suggests that readers wish to temporary escape from reality and feel that they are not in big trouble after …show more content…
In the recent TV show “The Flash,” unlike other acclaimed shows such as “Gotham,” is not so violent and is attracting audiences looking for some entertainment (Hale). Main character Barry Allen undergoes trauma of witnessing his mother getting murdered and then his father getting convicted for the crime; Allen investigates the case, and in the course of using an advanced particle accelerator, the device causes lightening which strikes and turns him into metahuman. With the ability to travel at superhuman speeds, Allen promises to save Central City from metahuman criminals who were also transformed during the incident. Although the show sets up supernatural events, the realistic setting allows viewers to relate to their own world; the only difference between Allen and them is that the ordinary people are not selected to be the savior. Audiences get comfortable by the comical plot and the fact that it’s always the commendable others who become responsible for hindering