Question

In 2006, Nintendo released the Wii, its latest video game system. The system was widely noted for attracting demographic groups, including senior citizens, not often associated with video games. In fact, there were even reports of senior citizens forming leagues to play "Wii bowling" and other sports-related games. If true, these leagues would represent _________.a. the fall of public man.
b. spontaneity in recreation and leisure.
c. a return to a less commodified style of recreational activities.
d. textual poaching.
e. a return of public life.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is e. a return of public life.

Explanation:

Public life can be defined as all the human activities that are set in public settings with the participation of multiple individuals, commonly organized in groups that share common and diverse interests. It is contrary to private life, which in turn is experienced by individuals and groups of individuals such as family in the privacy of their homes.

When reaching a certain age, human beings retrieve from public life to more private life and the reasons for this vary but overall, it has to do with less motivation to engage in public life due to less physical dexterity, lack of leisure activities, and so on.

In this particular case, the wii bowling leagues would represent a return of public like to senior citizens.