Chico's Film: Critical Reflection
Question 1: How do your products represent social groups or issues? Answer: Our product represents the social groups of families and how they often tr eat those who they view as below them. Now Chico, the titular dog, is not a human, but it’s clear that everyone can relate to the feelings of humiliation that he feels in the beginning of the story. He is made to dress up in outfits that could be considered humiliating, for example, the onesie with a banana pattern. While Chico’s owner finds these costumes adorable, Chico is clearly less than amused. Additionally, his feelings often go unheard by his family . He cannot communicate how he feels because he is a dog, but there is a certain relatability in not being a ble to express how you truly feel. The audience is able to sense his feelings through context and the text presented in the film, but Chico’s owner is clearly unaware. Similar situations can arise when especially young children are treated like objects in their fa
