Media's Influence on Bonnie and Clyde

Elizabeth Reiser discusses her role as PJ Lane, a fictional journalist in the 1930s Texas, in the context of the Bonnie and Clyde story. PJ Lane is a composite character representing the media's influence during that era. The narrative explores the media's role in shaping public perception of Bonnie and Clyde, highlighting the contrast between PJ Lane's independence and Bonnie's choices. The story delves into PJ's moral conflict as she grapples with the consequences of her reporting on Bonnie and Clyde's criminal activities, ultimately reflecting on the media's enduring impact on their legacy.

Who is Elizabeth Reiser in the context of the video?

• A historical figure from Texas

• A journalist in the 1930s

• An actress playing PJ Lane

• A director of the film

What makes PJ Lane's role as a journalist unusual for her time?

• She worked for a famous newspaper

• She reported on international news

• She was a crime reporter in Texas

• She was the first female journalist

What does PJ Lane represent in the story?

• A combination of various reporters

• A fictional character unrelated to journalism

• A real journalist from the 1930s

• A famous novelist

How does Bonnie influence PJ Lane's character?

• By encouraging her to quit journalism

• By empowering her independence

• By introducing her to Clyde

• By offering her a job

What is the significance of PJ Lane being a woman in the story?

• It shows that women were not allowed to be journalists

• It suggests that women were not involved in crime reporting

• It indicates that women were only assistants in the media

• It highlights the challenges faced by women in journalism

What does PJ Lane's character suggest about the role of women during her time?

• Women were not interested in journalism

• Women were not allowed to work

• Women were starting to take on more independent roles

• Women were only homemakers

What challenge does PJ Lane face as a journalist?

• Reporting on international events

• Deciding whether to support Bonnie and Clyde

• Choosing between different job offers

• Balancing her career and family

What role does the media play in the story of Bonnie and Clyde?

• It ignores their crimes

• It creates their legendary status

• It supports their criminal activities

• It helps capture them

Why does PJ Lane feel partly responsible for Bonnie and Clyde's actions?

• She helped them escape

• She wrote stories that glorified them

• She provided them with resources

• She was related to them

What is the lasting impact of the media on the story of Bonnie and Clyde?

• It led to their immediate capture

• It made them famous even today

• It caused them to change their ways

• It resulted in their story being forgotten