Hindu Dieties

September 27

Please Answer the following Question on Your Blog.

What Hindu Diety were you asked to research? What questions did you and your partner have when looking at the diety? Which Question did you attempt to answer? What was the answer?

Please place a photo of your diety on the blog.

There will be a test on Hinduism and Buddhism on Friday October 3rd.

Plato

September 17

Please copy and post this question to your blog:

By Thursday, September 26, please outline the main points (bullet points are fine) of Plato's Republic. (Books I-VII)
Extra credit will be rewarded for adding specific references discussed in class.

Grendel Ch. 2

September 12

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From what you have read thus far, why does Grendel say "The World is all pointless accident...I exist, nothing else." You may want to refer specifically to pg. 21-22. How would you describe Grendel's first interactions with humans?

Finally, The Astrological sign represented in the First Chapter was Aries (The Ram). The Second Chapter introduced Taurus (The Bull). Please do some research on these signs and explain why they may have been included in these chapters.

Death At An Early Age

September 8

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After reading the Kozol piece, consider what he might say regarding "Monsters." Are they created by society, or do Monsters responsible for their behavior? Do you agree with Kozol? Why or why not?

Grendel Ch. 1

September 1

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What were your impressions of the First Chapter from Grendel? Why does Grendel describe his life as "the deadly progression of moon and stars" (p. 8) , "depressed" (p.10), " and "life's curse" (p.11). How does he describe his mother? Can you think of anyone in our society that might describe their own life in the same way? Why?