Prompt: Think about a film that represents your culture (or a culture you identify with) in a positive and meaningful way. Explain how the film represents the culture and why this portrayal matters. Be sure to include specific examples from the film.

 Prompt Response: A film that represents my culture in a meaningful way is The Great Gatsby. The film's portrayal of how materialism becomes more valued than relationships is relevant to me. My family often breaks up due to one member wanting to seek out their own goals particularly money. They are obsessed with this idea of a perfect life they chase, like many of the characters in The Great Gatsby. For example Daisy and Tom pursue this perfect lifestyle and do what it takes to preserve that. 

Summary: I was absent from class. 

Reflection: My family's chase of materialism confuses me and yet seems like the natural solution for us. Many of us grew up in poverty and extreme situations so we cope but pursing the top, the best this life can offer us. But it leads to us neglecting our relationships and what truly matters in life.