Transcript Among the Hidden

Among the Hidden
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
What is this poster an example of?
What is propaganda?
Poster reads: “The
Jew: the inciter of
war, the prolonger
of war.”
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Propaganda: information, ideas, or rumors
spread to harm a person, group, or
movement.
– Hitler used Propaganda to try to eradicate the
entire Jewish race
– America used propaganda to keep up efforts
against communists and other enemies
Why is propaganda used?
Among the Hidden
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What reason does the government give
for creating the Population Law?
– Shortage of food
– Is there really a shortage of food?
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How does the government invoke fear and
ensure that citizens will follow the Population
Law in Among the Hidden?
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$5000000 fine for harboring a shadow child
Execution
Food shortage
Death to Shadow Child
Government can see you through the television and
computer
– They can recognize voices through the telephone
– Population Police
Propaganda Posters
In groups, you will create your own
propaganda poster for Among the Hidden.
You will create a poster which the
government would use to enforce the
Population Law.
 You must also write a paragraph which
describes what your poster means and
why your group feels it would be effective.
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