“Heroism In Beowulf” Basic instructions: compose a 4-page paper discussing the main character’s heroism or lack thereof in the poem Beowulf. Your topic statement and your paper in general should argue whether Beowulf was or was not a hero and three reasons why. Define honor. What makes a hero in your opinion? Include in your […]
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Briefly Describe why the film had a strong impact on you.
Choose ONE scene from any movie you have seen in class to-date and explain why it affected you. This might include your altered/new understanding of a political issue, sense of injustice or emotional reaction for example. You might not have agreed with a particular film’s message. It is entirely fine to discuss this as well. […]
Discuss your thoughts this week on racism and prejudice in modern America.
Discussion 8 Watch this frontline special on racism and discrimination. Frontline Documentary https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/film/class-divided/ Then watch this talk by Zimbardo on the psychology of heroism. Zimbardo Video https://www.dailygood.org/story/490/seven-paths-to-a-meaningful-life-philip-zimbardo/ Discuss your thoughts this week on racism and prejudice in modern America. Using concepts presented in the text and in the class, provide examples of racism and prejudice […]
Explain your position by tracing Winston’s actions throughout the novel and considering the results of those actions.
1984 Respond to the following in the form of a short essay. Your essay should consist of at least five paragraphs. George Orwell once offered this definition of Heroism: ordinary people doing whatever they can to change social systems that do not respect human decency, even with the knowledge that they can’t possibly succeed. In […]
Explain your position by tracing Winston’s actions throughout the novel and considering the results of those actions.
1984 Respond to the following in the form of a short essay. Your essay should consist of at least five paragraphs. George Orwell once offered this definition of Heroism: ordinary people doing whatever they can to change social systems that do not respect human decency, even with the knowledge that they can’t possibly succeed. In […]
Is Winston the novel’s hero, by Orwell’s definition-Is he a hero that readers can admire and emulate? Explain your position by tracing Winston’s actions throughout the novel and considering the results of those actions.
1984 Literary Essay: Winston Smith, Hero or Not? Respond to the following in the form of a short essay. Your essay should consist of at least five paragraphs. George Orwell once offered this definition of Heroism: ordinary people doing whatever they can to change social systems that do not respect human decency, even with the […]
