Erica Au

THE HOST

OVERVIEW• Summary• Connections• Communism• Acceptance

• Conclusion

THE HOST: SUMMARY• Parasitic alien species

• The Wanderer (Wanda)

• Melanie Stryder

• The “Rebels”

• The Seeker

THE HOST: SUMMARY• Melanie’s memories

• Wanda vs. Melanie

• Wanda sympathizes

• Resistance

THE HOST: COMMUNISM

• Species invasion

• “Improving” Earth

• Trust

• Weaponry prohibited

THE HOST: COMMUNISM

• The Seekers• Dictators• One mindset• Ignorance

THE HOST: WAR AND PREJUDICE

• Humans vs. Aliens• Perspectives

THE HOST: WAR AND PREJUDICE

• Silver-inflicted eyes = Aliens• Different = Humans

THE HOST: BODY IMAGE

• Conformity

THE HOST: BODY IMAGE

• Humans vs. Aliens• Lack of individualism

CONCLUSION

• Communism• Prejudice• Body image• Acceptance

QUESTIONS?

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