Roswell is an American TV series that debuted after
the shooting in Columbine that shows the struggle of teen aliens against
adults. If you wonder why is the show called Roswell, on an interesting note it
is because there was an allegedly UFO crash in a ranch in Roswell on 1945.
Thus, the name only seems appropriate. From a sociological/psychological point
of view such events as shooting has certain effects on a community, society,
even nation.
The Columbine Shooting on April 20, 1999 had a huge impact on
not just their town, but nationwide. Schools, and other places have become so
much more aware of their surroundings and how to go about things. It took a
huge toll on how strong a community can really be, and powerful trust can
stand. It tested how unexpected anything can be, and how to handle the worst of
situations. (http://columbineproject.blogspot.com/p/impact.html)
The trust once people had on its community,
on the security of its community, is questioned, and people – to be more
specific adults- become untrusting and suspicious of everything and everyone.
But based on the happenings, the mistrust is not directed to just anyone but
specifically to teens. Furthermore, teens have the fame of being described as hormonally
unstable and to adults unpredictable. Thus, it is safe to say that the relationship
between teens and adult authoritative figures has been disturbed and this is
shown in Roswell.
In Roswell we see the tension that
has developed between these two groups. We see the suspicion that adults have
to all and any action of a teen. In addition we also see the fear of teens to
adults. When the cop walks into the restaurant Maria’a expresses fear. It’s
almost as if the cop/authoritative figures intimidate instead of creating a sense
of security.
Interestingly enough it takes a
shooting to start the erratic behavior in Roswell. The shooting might represent
the actual Columbine shooting. Thus, the series can reflect the behavior of the
community.
I was so focused on the characters and the way that they acted towards each other I did not even connect the shooting in the beginning to the shooting at Columbine as a parallel. It is clear that this could be seen as a very sensitive topic to viewers so close to the incident. The teens seem to be extremely intimidated by the adults rather than finding them as someone to go to in a time of need.
ReplyDeleteagree with this blog! I can also agree with the shooting at the cafe representing the Columbine shooting. I believe that since the shooting adults have questioned the trust in teens and in the tv show, this is shown.
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