THEME 1 : Art et Débat d’Idées
- 12 angry men : Explores several profound and universal theme including:
- Justice and the judicial system
- The working of the American judicial system
- Prejudices and stereotypes
- Group pressure and social influence (how opinions can be influenced by group effect and pressure and social influence
Other Works:
Books:
- Owen Delia, Where the crawdads sing
- Using art (poetry, illustrations) to challenge societal norms.
- Framing nature vs. society as an ideological conflict
- Sparking debates on justice, gender, and morality through its plot twists.
Films :
- Dead poet’s society
- Framing poetry as a tool for rebellion.
- Contrasting romantic idealism (art) with institutional pragmatism (tradition).
- Sparking debates on education, free will, and societal expectations.
- A time to kill, 1996
- Using legal drama as artistic social commentary.
- Debating moral relativism, racial justice, and ethical storytelling.
- Exposing how art (film, rhetoric) can manipulate or reveal truth
- Hidden figures, 2016
- Using cinema to challenge historical narratives (art as debate).
- Debating equity vs. equality, silent resilience vs. loud activism.
- Highlighting how systems suppress talent—and how individuals hack those systems.
Theme 2 : Expression et Construction de Soi
- Jane Eyre : Her education at the austere Lowood School.
- Her tumultuous love for Mr. Rochester, master of Thornfield Hall.
- Her quest for independence in the face of social conventions (marriage, religion, the status of women).
- Her refusal to compromise ("I am a free human being, with an independent will").
- Others Works
- Books :
- The Fault in your stars
- It explores how young individuals build their identity while facing extreme life challenges.
- The main characters, Hazel and Augustus, both suffer from cancer, yet they strive to live meaningful lives and express who they truly are beyond their illness. Through their love story, personal reflections, and deep conversations, they construct their own vision of life, death, and purpose.
- The novel highlights how emotions, relationships, and hardships contribute to shaping one's personality and worldview, making it a powerful coming-of-age story centered on self-discovery and emotional expression.
- Harry Potter
- As Harry grows up at Hogwarts, he learns who he is, where he comes from, and what he values. He goes from being an unloved orphan to a brave, loyal, and independent young man.
- Through friendships, challenges, and moral choices, Harry builds his identity and learns to express his beliefs, even when they go against authority. The series shows how personal growth, self-expression, and inner strength are key parts of becoming who you truly are.
- Becoming Michelle Obama
- In her book, she reflects on her journey from a working-class neighborhood in Chicago to becoming the First Lady of the United States.
- She shares how her values, education, and personal experiences shaped her identity. Michelle expresses her struggles with confidence, race, and expectations, and how she learned to find her own voice and purpose. Her story is a powerful example of how self-expression, resilience, and determination contribute to building a strong and authentic identity.
