Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

Make five questions (with answers) about Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)

Let’s focus our questions on the philosophical areas covered on the film (Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas ) and avoid any discussion the plot of the film (for example … asking why they did drugs or why they traveled … those questions are not relevant to a good discussion of the film).

Instead … focus on the what as opposed to the why. What was expressed through the film in regards to perception and reality? How does our perception of things affect the reality we see? Can we change our reality? Is there only one reality? Or do our preconceived notions affect our personal reality?

Focus on these areas … look for allusions to other works such as fairy tales or works of children literature to give you background on the characters in the film.

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Question 1

What philosophical questions are brought about in the film?

Answers

The themes that are broached in this film are: the American dream; drug abuse as an escape from reality, the disuse of mass media; the use of entertainment as a distraction from the real ills of society; the war in Vietnam.

Question 2

What was expressed in the film with regards to perception and reality?

Answer…

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