seeing by starlight (Discussion Questions)

Discussion Questions

1.      In what ways can star watching be inspiring?

They inspire popularity and strong social networks. They inspire fashion.

2.      What inspirational celebrities can you think of who fulfill this role?

Most female celebrities who do “cover girl”, and fashion magazines/commercials. And a lot of males look up to action stars.

3.      What needs can celebrity watching fulfill? It can fulfill the need for friendships and socialization.

4.      How does celebrity watching affect your friendship? Not at all really. I don’t watch TV. I don’t follow the gossip. So, I guess you could say if my friends talk about them, then I can’t join in that conversation.

5.      Can you find any flaws in Flora’s argument? Yes, not everyone watches stars. Some people may think some stars are more important than others. It is a very opinionated topic.

6.      Think of a current big celebrity ; do Flora’s points about our fascination with celebrities apply to this celebrity? Why or why not?

Yes Flora’s points are valid, I choose Bill Murray, most everyone feels like he is a good friend, you never really hear any bad press on him. He is a well-loved celebrity.