The Power of Sex
As part of our Greek Mythology unit, we are
watching Disney’s “Hercules”. Don’t get me wrong, we already watched
Jason and the Argonauts. During the whole movie, some of my students are
talking. At any point during the movie, there is at least one student
talking, not paying attention. However, there is a part where Meg sings
about how she isn’t really in love with Hercules. That was the only part
in the whole movie where everyone was focused on the movie. Nobody said
a word once she started singing. It was really interesting to watch how
they were all mesmerized. They focused on her and the singing, and when
it was over, they were able to talk again. I would say that it is the
power of Music, and not sex, but during the other songs, they were not
as interested in the movie. These 7th and 9th graders are experiencing
“love” for the first time and I really believe that these segments in
movies appeal to them.
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