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#Culture
Bridgerton
The enduring appeal of period dramas
Updated: 2022.04.11
5 min read · Advanced
Bridgerton
드라마 "브리저튼"
Discussion Questions
Q1
In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.
Q2
Are you a fan of period dramas and why or why not?
Q3
What are some of your favourite period drama shows/movies and why?
Q4
Have you seen Bridgerton and if so, what were your thoughts on it? Why do you think it has been so successful?
Q5
Are there any period drama characters or storylines that you particularly relate to?
Q6
Do you prefer classic adaptations or original period drama content?
Q7
Do you think period dramas can sustain audience interest in the modern era?
Q8
If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.
Expressions
escapism
a means of finding relief and distraction from unpleasant, boring realities or routine through entertainment and imagination that makes you forget about it
Example
1

His adventure movies are pure escapism.

Example
2

Many people have turned to video games as a form of escapism during the Coronavirus pandemic.

nostalgia
a feeling of wistful affection and yearning for a return to a happy time or place in the past
Example
1

Now that I’m working and have a lot of responsibilities I’m often filled with nostalgia for my college days.

Example
2

The movie, following a rock and roll band, definitely evokes nostalgia for the 1960s.

a trope
a recurring and recognizable element, convention or theme of a specific art form
Example
1

The author claims her novel is original but it contains all the usual horror tropes.

Example
2

The movie starts with the classic fairy tale trope of ‘once upon a time…’

본 교재는 당사 편집진이 제작하는 링글의 자산으로 저작권법에 의해 보호됩니다. 링글 플랫폼 외에서 자료를 활용하시는 경우 당사와 사전 협의가 필요합니다.
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