Journal Entry 4

I think the central idea of Appalachia being depicted this way is due primarily to someone else’s agenda. The governing voice of any region is that of someone in power. In this particular case, I believe it is due to the politics. I can see how an individual trying to gain status with a particular society would in no doubt praise the respective society. Not so much a national notoriety, but a local or state category would be appropriate in this case. I think in this particular case it was very important for the media to portray the Appalachian region this way. If this was not the case then the media would have a terrible reputation within this region. I think this is evident in today’s society. Many of the individuals in today’s society do not agree with the media’s portrayal of many events, not just those of the Appalachian region. However, with a pressing need for reelection, it is very evident to see why a politician would seek out the media to list all of the plans of that particular agenda. The media has the ear of many people throughout the society then and today. It is not odd that anyone would try to voice their opinion through this channel, if he or she felt the need to get a point across. By portraying this region the way they did, I am sure it allowed some individuals to feel more important and part of society to some extent. I think it was a good thing to show the positives of this society, they needed a break.