This document discusses Sigmund Freud's theory of "penis envy" and how it relates to the film Fight Club. The theory suggests that females experience anxiety upon realizing they do not have a penis. The document instructs students to produce a presentation arguing both for and against this view of the film, using evidence from the text itself. Students are asked to present their findings to the class and allow time for questions and debate.

1. P_____s E____y (S_________d F______d) –
Females experience a________y upon r________g they don’t have a p_______s
“This is
cancer
right?”
eni nv igmun reu
nxiet ealisin eni

2. You DO talk about Fight Club!
(Pretending/imitating)
YOU MUST produce a revision resource (PowerPoint, other format of choice) with a
partner providing an argument FOR and AGAINST this view.
(Existence)

3. "Fight Club" is a thrill ride masquerading as philosophy - the kind of ride where
some people puke and others can't wait to get on again.
http://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/fight-club-1999
Roger Ebert
YOU SHOULD be supporting
your research and investigation
into the Philosophy behind ‘Fight
Club’ with EVIDENCE from the
text itself.
(Sound, Mise-en-scene,
Cinematography)

4. (Pretending/imitating) (Existence)
• Present your findings to the rest of the class.
• Ensure there is some set time (No more than 5 minutes) for Questions/Debate time.
• Make sure your work is Saved on the Public Drive so you can access it on Mr. Crafts
computer.

5. 2014 - Questions
‘Discoveries’ - What have you learnt about the film?
WHO? WHERE? WHY?

6. 2013 - Questions 2012 - Questions
Critical Approach - Sigmund Freud ‘Penis Envy’
Critics, reviewers, critics - Amy Taubin (1999), John McCullough (2004)