1. Consider the types of zombies portrayed in the film.
a. What characteristics do they exhibit? How are they destroyed?
b. Identify at least one trauma zombie, and explain why they meet the definition of a trauma zombie.
2. Consider the group dynamics—Rick, Morales, Jacqui, Andrea, Merle Dixon and T-Dog—at play in episode 2.
a. What does each person contribute to the survival group? Are there any individuals who have characteristics that negatively affect the group’s chance of survival?
b. Does the group seem to have a formal way of making decisions? Do you think having structure within a survival group is important? Why or why not?
c. Did the group have any concerns about incorporating Rick Grimes into their group? As an objective observer, do you think they should have been more cautious about admitting a stranger into their group? Why or why not?
Note: Please just write short-answers for these five questions.
The video link for episodes 1(It is hard to find a free video for this Waling Dead,this source is from a Chinese webside, but it’s OK to watch) : http://www.pangzi.ca/m/?m=vod-play-id-13648-src-1-num-1.html
The full recap for episodes 1: http://www.amc.com/shows/the-walking-dead/season-1/episode-01-days-gone-bye
The video link for episodes 2: http://www.pangzi.ca/m/?m=vod-play-id-13648-src-1-num-2.html
The full recap for episodes 2: http://www.amc.com/shows/the-walking-dead/season-1/episode-02-guts
