For this week’s discussion, read the articles in this week’s overview. Then think of an example in a movie or television show you’ve seen where the music, lighting, or other effects contribute to a personification of nature as sinister, evil, or scary. Tell us about it, or better yet, post a video of a scene representing this common media habit. Once you start paying attention to this, you’ll see it everywhere in often over-the-top ways! Tell us about your response to the articles and topic in general. Has it affected you personally? (ex: some people who saw the movie “Jaws” as children have an irrational fear to this day of being in the ocean for fear of being attacked by sharks). On another note, do you know what the statistics are regarding mountain lion, wolf, and bear attacks on humans? ( then compare/contrast to the numbers of deaths that happen each year in urban environments and/or vehicular accidents resulting in serious injuries of loss of life.) If not, they will startle you….it’s worth looking into. Then couple this with the numbers of deaths that happen each year in urban environments and/or vehicular accidents resulting in serious injuries of loss of life. Any ideas for what might help mitigate the negative effects of media portrayals/irrational fears of nature for children and adolescents? Upon deeper reflection any feelings or thoughts regarding the poem by Linda Hogan? Readings: https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/811603-the-fallen-it-was-the-night-a-comet-with-its https://www.latimes.com/opinion/op-ed/la-oe-1221-ferguson-humans-and-nature-20141221-story.html