Like I said on the Indiana Jones page, this kind of relation (Indy’s actions set to “The Imperial March” from Star Wars) can make some people feel uncomfortable. Especially if Indy is a beloved hero for them. In an earlier prompt  I asked what you thought the value of allusions as a mode of criticism was. I’d like to reiterate that question, but, like I did with the Akira prompt, to hone it.

1. Analysis: Like I noted with the KH3 prompt, colonialism and imperialism have left an indelible impact on our world that is far-reaching while being equally blatant and subtle. The critique going on in the “Indiana Jones - Field Work” video is an examination of the ways we are taught to praise heroism without questioning why our hero repeatedly, adamantly states, “that belongs in a museum,” instead of “that belongs to the culture from which it originated!” As jolting as this video may be initially, how impactful do you think it is as a critique? What is it critiquing? Is it an argument in and of itself, or is it laying the groundwork for a deeper dig into the thesis (or multiple theses) it presents?

   • In your opinion, how useful is the tool of critique via comparative allusion in our analytical tool box? Why?

2. Composition: Unsurprisingly, I want you to come up with your own version of this video. It may not need to be as large a socio-political critique as this video is making; you can use one villain’s song over the actions of some other hero just to reveal another perspective on their character and actions. What I do want you to do is mix mediums - visual and audio, for example - using an allusion to one work to open up another for excavation.