Research Activity

Kjrstin Allen

Mass Communication 102

Research Activity

“As you watch TV, read articles or listen to songs, write down your impression of methods or concepts that you find interesting. For example, why do you think a character is interesting, or what do you think about a technique used in a movie, music video or a commercial.”

As Americans we are subject to TV, music, articles, and many other forms of media on a daily basis. It is amazing at how these forms of media seem to direct our lives with their unique techniques and abilities to draw us into paying attention to their show or article.

I am a Grey’s Anatomy addict. I have been watching it since the beginning, three years ago, and I just cannot seem to stop watching it. I find myself looking forward to next week’s episode and getting anxious waiting to find out what is going to happen next. If you have never watched Grey’s Anatomy I suggest you check it out at http://abc.go.com/primetime/greysanatomy/index . Although there are many amazing and captivating characters on Grey’s Anatomy I find Izzy especially addictive.

I have found Izzy to be my favorite character of this show. Izzy has been through many emotional points while on Grey’s Anatomy. Just to give you a few examples, she has revealed that she gave her child up for adoption in order for the little girl to have a better life, fallen in love with a patient, Denny, and become his fiancé, killed her fiancé after trying to save his life, inherited eight million dollars which she later donated to start a free clinic, fallen in love yet again but this time with a married man who was her best friend and much more.

Part of the reason I like Izzy so much is that I feel like I can relate to her in some ways although my life is not nearly as drastic. I too am experiencing hospital life since I am studying to become a nurse while Izzy was studying to become a doctor and is now a resident. She has gone through life altering situations like loosing a loved one, and she also deals with love on a regular basis.

Another reason that I find Izzy so captivating is that she is a powerful woman. She has hit rock bottom and built her life back up from it. Izzy is the perfect example of the American dream since she grew up poor in a trailer home but is now becoming a powerful doctor. She has a giving and loving nature when she performs tasks like donating eight million dollars and bypassing any greed. Izzy just seems to shine for her viewers.

Grey’s Anatomy is a prime example of what makes TV show concepts so interesting. People watch TV shows because they feel a connection or can relate to the show or the characters in some way. They see how people can build up their lives and become someone. In some way it seems to give people hope for a better life but if this fails it can simply just make people smile or laugh.