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Harvard University Media and Representation Dora the Explorer Question

 

Choose two of the following shows:

Dora the Explorer, Doc McStuffins, The Bravest Knight, Kipo and the Wonderbeasts, The Owl House, Dragon Prince, Craig of the Creek, Molly of Denali, Atypical, Huge, Revolutionary Girl Utena, Avatar: The Last Airbender, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, The Healing Powers of Dude, Everything’s Gonna Be Okay

  • What is the show about? Who are the main characters? What does it teach, represent, etc.?
  • Who created the show?
    • Who are they?
    • What is their background?
    • Compare the information that you find on the creators and their background to that of the content and characters in the show? Are they similar or dissimilar? In what ways?
  • Can you find any interviews or other places where the creator(s) discuss the show? What do they say about it? What inspired the show?
  • Were the characters, events, or other aspects of the show inspired by specific people or happenings in real life?
  • What accolades has the show received?
  • What critiques has the show received?
  • Watch an episode of the show (or a clip if that’s all you can find)
  • What did you notice about the show? Why? What do you think children might learn from it?