Hurt Village: The Blind Side Explores Social Issues

Hurt Village: The Blind Side Explores Social Issues

What is Hurt Village in The Blind Side? How did Michael Oher go from Hurt Village to Briarcrest, and later, the NFL? Hurt Village in The Blind Side is the difficult neighborhood in Memphis where Michael Oher grew up. Michael is able to leave Hurt Village when he gets into a school across town, and later moves in with the Tuohy family. Read more about Hurt Village in The Blind Side and how Michael eventually left.

Disney Controversies: How Bob Iger Handled Them

Disney Controversies: How Bob Iger Handled Them

What were some of the major Disney controversies? How did Disney CEO Bob Iger handle these tragedies and scandals? There were a few Disney controversies during Bob Iger’s time as CEO. Some of them included the alligator attack at the Grand Floridian hotel, the Me Too movement revealing sexual harassment, and drug abuse. Keep reading to learn how Bob Iger dealt with these Disney controversies while maintaining integrity.

How Disney Bought Fox (and Comcast Almost Stole It)

How Disney Bought Fox (and Comcast Almost Stole It)

What happened when Disney bought Fox? How did Comcast almost steal the sale? In 2017, the founder of Fox asked the CEO of Disney if he would be interested in buying his company. Disney CEO Bob Iger knew if Disney bought Fox, they would grow exponentially. However, Comcast caught wind of the transaction and swooped in with a much higher bid. Keep reading to learn how Disney bought Fox and won against Comcast.

Lale and Gita: Finding Love in Auschwitz

Lale and Gita: Finding Love in Auschwitz

Who are Lale and Gita from The Tattooist of Auschwitz? How did the two lovers manage to maintain a relationship as prisoners in Auschwitz? Did they get their happily ever after? In the book The Tattooist of Auschwitz, Lale and Gita are prisoners in Auschwitz during WWII. Despite their horrible situation and against all odds, the two fell in love. Find out what happened in this story based on true events. Keep reading to learn about Lale and Gita’s love story.

Lale and the Gypsies in Auschwitz

Lale and the Gypsies in Auschwitz

How did the Gypsies in Auschwitz impact Lale’s life in The Tattooist of Auschwiz? Why did Lale become so close to the Romany people? Who was Nadya? Lale learns a lot from the Gypsies in Auschwitz. He is fascinated by their nomadic lifestyle and spends many nights learning about their culture. However, the Gypsies were viewed as lower than the Jews during WWII and losing them reminded Lale of the horrors of the war. Continue on to learn more about Lale’s relationship with the Gypsies in Auschwitz.

How Has Social Media Changed Marketing?

How Has Social Media Changed Marketing?

How has social media changed marketing? What does the evolution of social media marketing look like? Social media has changed marketing in four major ways. Social media marketing has a shorter campaign length, increased engagement, lower cost, and more independence. However, some aspects of marketing will never change. Keep reading for the answer to the question: how has social media changed marketing?

Who Was Roone Arledge? Bob Iger’s First Role Model

Who Was Roone Arledge? Bob Iger’s First Role Model

How did Roone Arledge, ABC Sports division president in the 70’s, inspire former Disney CEO Bob Iger? What did Roone teach Iger about management? Roone Arledge had two important rules as the ABC Sports president, “innovate or die” and “good enough” isn’t enough. Those rules had a strong impact on how Bob Iger later ran Disney. Keep reading to learn about Roone Arledge and how he inspired Bob Iger’s management style.

The Tattooist of Auschwitz Discussion Guide

The Tattooist of Auschwitz Discussion Guide

Are you looking for The Tattooist of Auschwitz discussion guide? Is The Tattooist of Auschwitz a true story? What were the main events that took place? The Tattooist of Auschwitz discussion guide goes over the events of the story in chronological order and reminds you of the main characters. You can use this guide as an aid for book club or classroom discussions. Continue on for The Tattooist of Auschwitz discussion guide.

Disney Buys Lucasfilm: The Fight for Creative Control

Disney Buys Lucasfilm: The Fight for Creative Control

Why were negotiations so difficult when Disney bought Lucasfilm? How did Disney’s CEO Bob Iger convince George Lucas to give up his control? Disney CEO Bob Iger knew that it would be a difficult road if Disney bought Lucasfilm. Iger would have to negotiate with George Lucas, who was notorious for wanting control over the Star Wars mythology. After many disagreements, Lucas finally sold to Disney. Continue on to learn how Disney bought Lucasfilm.

Edward Said: What Is Orientalism?

Edward Said: What Is Orientalism?

What is Orientalism? How does Edward Said define the concept? It is difficult to be precise about the answer to the question “what is Orientalism?” Edward Said uses the term in three interdependent senses: 1) Orientalism as a scholarly discipline, 2) Orientalism as a mode of thought based on the essential East-West divide, and 3) Orientalism as a political ideology. Keep reading for Edward Said’s answer to the question: what is Orientalism?