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Academic tradition doesn't stray to far from our own backyard. In other words, you probably haven't read very many pieces of eastern literature for school. Though traditions may be different, literary themes are always universal. In what ways can you make connections to the cultures of:
China Japan The Middle East Africa Connect to yourself, other texts, or the world in 7-10 sentences. What do you know about these places and what do we borrow from these cultures? You have heard it said “You can’t go against your destiny” or “This is my destiny.” What do they mean?
Question: Do you have a free choice in what happens to your life, or are you controlled completely by destiny/fate? Please write 7-10 sentences. In Fahrenheit 451 Ray Bradbury made a pretty good case for why reading and being educated is important. In the quote above, Robin William's character in Dead Poet Society argues that we are a combination of fact and fiction, and both hold their own truths.
Now that we have established purpose in reading, let's go back to The Beginning of our written record. Ancient Lit shows us the order and value of our existence beyond our modern mechanical scientific understandings. Ancient man could see a grand order in the universe without science, and the early creation myths speak on these ideas of our origins and purpose masterfully and artistically. In 7-10 sentences: 1. Defend or argue the ideas above. What are your ideas about our value, purpose, origins, and how we make sense of our existence? 2. Explain the purpose of studying both myth and science. How are they both valuable to understanding human history? 3. What might be a reason for studying ancient literature? Make 3 predictions as to why such old stuff could POSSIBLY be important or relevant today. We value literature for its truth and beauty. Should teenagers be required to read certain texts, or should they be allowed to choose what they read in school? Write a brief 2 paragraph persuasive essay, convincing the educational institution of your needs as a student. Use specific reasons and examples.
"Ask yourself, What do we want in this country, above all? People want to be happy, isn’t that right? Haven’t you heard it all your life? I want to be happy, people say. Well, aren’t they? Don’t we keep them moving, don’t we give them fun? That’s all we live for, isn’t it? For pleasure, for titillation? And you must admit our culture provides plenty of these” (63).
Are you happy by nature? When you're most like yourself, what do your guts look like? Are they dark and cold like Mildred, or is your blood sparking around anticipating change like Montage, are you calm and steady and curious like Clarisse? Are you happy with life? Own. it. Please write 7-10 sentences. Consider taking the happiness quiz for fun first. Ray Bradbury is quoted for the following:
"After all, a computer is a book, and a long-playing record is a book--they just have different shapes. It doesn't matter where you get your knowledge, as long as you get it. You can get it from a wonderful motion picture, you can get it from a book of poetry, and you can get it from all the great audio discs and tapes that are being made. Those are all books, and people shouldn't mistake the shape." Do you agree with what Bradbury has to say about books and knowledge? Argue for or against his position, referencing specific pieces of the quote in your writing. You are now taking a virtual class--was Bradbury a fortune teller? ;) Try and think of all the books you've read throughout your life. Remember when reading was fun? But what kind of reading do you like to do outside of "books"? Is digital media making books obsolete? If all reading is knowledge, how is every piece of reading like a book? Respond with your thoughts in 7-10+ sentences. |
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