Freak show

Notion : Diversity and inclusionIntroduction : what are freaks and freak shows ?Video comprehension : Give at least 2 types of freaks that you can see in the video 2) List all the words pronounced by the snowwoman that are synonymous with “freaks” and with the atmosphere of the show 3) Analyse the techniques used to attract spectators 4) Compare the reactions of the freaks on stage and the audience 5) So try to explain in your own words :-what freaks were-what freak shows wereAnd try to make a link with the notion “diversity and inclusion” 6) Bonus : Can you find the name of this TV series ? Have you watched this season ? I) Victorian Freak Shows : Why were freak shows popular during the Victorian era?A) Krao the Missing Link :1) What is the link between this “freak” and Darwin’s theory ? Show how this freak is portrayed as special to attract the audience. 2) How does this "specimen" reflect the power of the British Empire ? B) Midgets1) The “smallest people in the world” presented on this poster are midgets. But what’s the difference between a dwarf and a midget? 2) Identify who is the lady watching the show and describe the spectators’ reactions. What does it reveal about the 19th century society ? 3) What would be the reactions of a 21st century viewer ? Have you already heard about freaks ? Lis chaque citation de showman qui présente un "born freak" (freak de naissance), et écris dans le tableau le nom du freak et la lettre du texte auquel il correspond. Text letter B) D) E) C) A) Freak's stage name Giant Armless wonder Half-boy Siamese twins Midget