TV: Capital - Marxism and Hegemony
Alezey Marxism & hegemony Task 1: Mail Online review of Capital 1) Re-read the Mail Online review of Capital . Why does it suggest that Capital features a left-wing ideology? The review suggests Capital is left-wing because it says the show is “stuffed full with fashionable causes as Jeremy Corbyn’s function diary.” This implies it focuses too much on immigration, anti-terror laws and inequality instead of just telling a story. The reviewer also points out that British characters are shown negatively, while immigrant characters are presented as hardworking and kind, which makes the show seem politically biased. 2) Choose three quotes from the review that are particularly critical of Capital and paste them into your blogpost. Do you agree with the criticisms? Why? Quote 1: “With a fizzle like a firework on a wet night, Capital dribbled to a soggy ending.” Quote 2: “The last 20 minutes contained no plot.” Quote 3: “Everything British cam...
