War of the Worlds 1938: Orson Welles Broadcast Analysis
Explore the impact of Orson Welles' 1938 radio broadcast adaptation of "War of the Worlds" and the ensuing mass hysteria it caused. Delve into examples of hysteria, effects of media on society, and historical incidents of mass panic. Uncover how a simple radio performance led to widespread panic and the influence of media on mass perception.
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WAR OF THE WORLDS 1898 1898 1938 1938 Orson Welles radio Orson Welles radio play play for Halloween for Halloween Adaptation of novel Adaptation of novel War of the Worlds of the Worlds Portrayed Martians Portrayed Martians invading New Jersey. invading New Jersey. H.G. Wells H.G. Wells Sci Sci- -fi novel fi novel portraying an alien portraying an alien invasion of Earth. invasion of Earth. War
PARTICIPATION CREDIT You will listen to a 28 minute broadcast and You will listen to a 28 minute broadcast and commentary. commentary. Take notes on Take notes on 10 pieces of information, 10 pieces of information, evidence, or observations evidence, or observations that you make during either the original broadcast or included either the original broadcast or included commentary. commentary. Listening notes will be submitted at the end of Listening notes will be submitted at the end of the exercise. the exercise. that you make during
WAR OF THE WORLDS ORSON WELLES BROADCAST http://www.radiolab.org/story/91622 http://www.radiolab.org/story/91622- -war war- -of of- -the the- -worlds worlds/ / Radio Lab Broadcast Radio Lab Broadcast
GROUP DISCUSSION 1. 1. Explain how the effects of the Welles radio Explain how the effects of the Welles radio drama are examples examples of hysteria. of hysteria. 2. 2. What caused a simple radio performance to become mass What caused a simple radio performance to become mass hysteria? hysteria? 3. 3. What examples of mass hysteria have occurred prior and/or What examples of mass hysteria have occurred prior and/or post this 1938 incident in history? post this 1938 incident in history? 4. 4. What other events may not be deemed as mass hysteria, yet What other events may not be deemed as mass hysteria, yet have exploded due to the media s influence? have exploded due to the media s influence? 5. 5. How does media impact society and influence mass hysteria? How does media impact society and influence mass hysteria? drama are
