Tuesday 18th December 2012

Today was the 2nd part of Alex's presentation on 9/11, this was the practical part of the presentation.
I really enjoyed the task that Alex had given us, where we had to create a piece showing what would have gone on that day and the effect it has had on the world, in terms of what precautions are taken now, how airports are very security aware and how people are still affected today.

We included all the different people finding out about the attack in different ways, either by phone, hearing it on the radio, watching the news. Then we went to the after effect, clearing up the rubble, helping victims find somewhere to eat. The long term effects; airport security stopping people under suspicion, how others have no concern for this and its all just a load of hassle being stopped and searched with metal detectors. Even longer term effects; ground zero, the younger generation visiting and not understanding what it's there for and how important and saddening it is to see. Last we ended it with saying I love you, as so many people regret leaving the house in anger or in a huff and then finding out that is the last thing they have said to them.

We summed up in a word what you could think of when you hear 9/11 i said tragedy. It's something that is just tragic and has such a ripple effect on everyone, its a mix of emotions that just hit you.

The task was really enlightening as it gave you more in sight and made you think about what really happened that day and what people had to go through. You don't think about who had to sweep the rubble and still try and look for any signs of life. It really helped me understand, because it happened when i was really young you don't know the true extent of what a devastation it really was.