Episode 6 - Babylon

After watching Babylon we talked about the idea of living in exile and searching for someplace to call home.

Pick one of the following characters:
     - Don - Peggy - Roger - Rachel -

Think about that person's life, including his or her personal and professional roles. Describe the kind of life you think the character would actually like to lead (his or her fantasy).

Episode 5 - 5G

1. What are the different types of lies in Don't life?
2. Why do you think Don tells these lies? 
• What does he hope to achieve? 
• What does he think the outcome will be?
3. How does Don's lying affect the people around him, namely:
• Betty?
• Peggy?
• Adam?

Info on the WPA

Last class, someone asked about the WPA style (used in the advertisements for the Bethlehem Steel company).

I found out that WPA stands for the Works Progress Administration - here's the wikipedia article!

Episode 4 - Pete's World

Nobody seems to like Pete Campbell - but last episode we got to see a more personal side to his character and understand some of the challenges he's facing.

1. How do Pete's work life and personal life spill over and affect one another?
2. Do you sympathize with his character?
3. How would you describe the relationship between Pete and Trudy?
4. Does Pete's frustration have to do with gender, power, or something else?

Episode 4 - New Amsterdam

What is going on between Betty and Glen (Helen Bishop's son)? 

• Do you think their relationship is cute or uncomfortable? Why?  
• Do you think it’s okay for Betty to give Glen a lock of her hair? What would you do if you were in her shoes?