BUGS BUNNY QUESTIONS

1. According to animator Chuck Jones, why did Bugs Bunny rocket to fame?

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2. How did Bugs Bunny become more than a cartoon character to the people who worked on Merrie Melodies?

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3. In what ways did Bugs Bunny become more than just a cartoon character? (use evidence from the text to support your answer)

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4. What separates Bugs Bunny from modern day cartoon characters such as Bart Simpson?

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5. Why do think it was (and still is) important that Bugs Bunny is portrayed as a “good guy” while other characters are sarcastic, unsuccessful, and inept? (provide at least one piece of evidence to support your claim) What situations would he provide some comic relief from today? What would happen?

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