Please provide a one-paragraph reflection on the following prompt. The pilgrims in Chaucer's tales share their stories orally, which was how most stories were shared during the Middle Ages - they didn't have too many other options. How do we share stories now? How do we tell and absorb narratives that are relevant to our cultures today? Do you see any advantages and/or disadvantages to the way we share stories today? This paragraph will be worth 10 points. Your response will be graded on the following scale: No less than five sentences - 2 points Correct punctuation, capitalization, and grammar - 4 points Response includes references to texts-4 points

Answer

We now share stories via a variety of technologies, including books, movies, social media platforms, podcasts, streaming television shows, and video games. While these developments have made it easier and more affordable to produce, distribute and consume stories, they have also allowed for fake news and misinformation to spread more easily. Absorbing narratives that are relevant to our cultures today is heavily influenced by factors such as cultural background, education, and the socio-political climate of our time.

Reflect on how we share stories now, including the technologies that enable and facilitate the sharing of narratives. Consider the ways in which stories are disseminated via books, movies, social media platforms, podcasts, streaming television shows, and video games.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of these developments. For example, social media platforms and podcasts have made it easier and more affordable to produce, distribute and consume stories. However, this same accessibility has allowed for fake news and misinformation to spread more easily.
Do not forget to mention how we absorb narratives that are relevant to our cultures today. This could include discussing how our consumption of stories is influenced by our cultural backgrounds, our education, and the socio-political climate of our time.