Masterpiece Book and Film Club: "Downton Abbey"

Are you captivated by "Downton Abbey" on Masterpiece? Certainly, you are not alone. On January 6, PBS's season premier made a big splash with Shirley MacClaine joining the family, the loss of the family fortune, and several enticing and unconventional romances. As "Downton Abbey's" season premier unfolded, one could not help but partake in the family's rich aristocratic lifestyle, while pondering several questions. Will they lose the mansion? What will happen next and will they live happily-ever-after? I assure you that tuning into PBS on Sunday at 8 pm will not disappoint you. So, stay tune!

Masterpiece invites viewers and educators alike to share their passion for literature and books by joining a Masterpiece Book and Film Club. Since we do not have a Masterpiece Book and Film Club available in the San Antonio area at this time, I am compelled to create one. Stay tune for upcoming news on San Antonio's new Masterpiece Book and Film Club.

Food for thought!

* Which relationship in "Downton Abbey" do you feel is most important and why?

*Are the characters believable and do they surprise you?

*Do you think the story would be different if it happened in a different time period?

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/book-film-club/

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, San Antonio Literature Examiner

Karen Tanguma holds a Masters in English Literature and Language, enjoys looking at literature critically, and likes writing as a photojournalist. She also teaches College English, while pursuing her PhD in Leadership Studies. To visit her site, please click here.

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