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Today’s Agenda Finish Episode 11 and Satirizing Serial Anticipating Episode 12 Listen to Episode 12 - Thematic relevance of Serial

As you listen to Episode 11, ask yourself… In what ways could Adnan be a killer? Take notes on the different theories about Adnan’s psychological state and personality, and consider what proof you have heard over 11 episodes that might validate these theories. Definition of Psychopathy According to Ewing, a psychopath usually means a person who has little or no conscience, is glib, who can’t empathize or relate to other people’s feelings. They can read other people very well, but they don’t have genuine empathy.”

Satirizing Serial A satire is a literary genre that ridicules a subject with the intent of correcting or criticizing a certain behavior or habit. It’s usually funny but it doesn’t have to be. While you watch, jot down notes about what specifically is being mocked from Serial. SNL clip Serial Funny or Die

Episode 12 Focus: Respond to the following questions in your spiral: What have you enjoyed about Serial so far? Based on previous episodes and knowing this is the last installment, what are you expecting from the season finale? What are you hoping for? Sarah prefaces Episode 12 by saying it will cover: New Information Old Information cast under different light An ending

Episode 12 Notes New Information Don note from Hae Immediate reaction to Hae’s disappearance Impressions of Adnan Comments about the case/his testimony Relationship with Hae Josh – worked w/Jay @ porn store Conversations with Jay Jay’s behavior Chris – Jay’s friend Knew details of the crime from Jay Old Information cast under different light Nisha call – any other viable explanation? Phone Log – who is telling the truth? Best Buy Phone Booth update Jay and Jenn’s story discrepancies Motive – test of State’s motive – killed b/c of heartbreak Logical look at case Bad luck Asking for a ride from Hae Jay’s story and cell records matching vs. Adnan’s memory of the time Other’s perspectives on case Criminal expert previously interviewed Dierdre Enright @ Innocence Project update Current legal maneuvers