Analyse af 'The Walking Dead' og post-apokalyptisk setting

The end of the world is something we have all thought about. As time goes by, the concept

has gained more and more popularity, with an increasing number of stories emerging that

are set after humanity's downfall. One of them is the widely acclaimed TV series ‘The

Walking Dead’, which was released in 2010. The show takes place in a post-apocalyptic

society ruled by zombies, following a deadly pandemic that took over the world.

Many things characterize the setting of the series. The post-apocalyptic setting is defined by

its simplicity in contrast to the complexities of modern society. The zombies rely solely on

their most primal instincts, with survival hereby being their primary motivation for killing.

Violence therefore becomes fundamental to the setting, as survivors are consistently

outnumbered by zombies, requiring them to fight for survival with death always looming. This

is evident as Morgan and Duane always keep a weapon nearby for defense. Simple tasks

like showering, often taken for granted in the Western world, hold deep significance for the

two survivors, as seen when they shower at the sheriff’s department. Nevertheless, the ruins

of the past society are still present to some extent – many buildings appear contemporary,