Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Tues. Oct. 4, 2016: Discussion about Recent Readings & Assignments

Today, we reviewed the critique for "Robin Hood and the Three Squires." We then discussed "What Men Live By" and "Man in the Water." From these, we got a more modern understanding of the concept of "Hero."
We then briefly discussed "The Lowest Animal." I then handed out questions for you to answer relating the two readings together. I have pasted these below.

I will give you until 3:10 tomorrow to answer the questions but will not expect them in until Thursday's class.

Comparing “The Man in the Water” and “The Lowest Animal”

Once both of these texts have been read actively, these questions should be really easy to answer.

1.      In the text, “The Man in the Water,” What is Roger Rosenblatt trying to get us to understand about people?

2.      In the text, “The Lowest Animal”, what is Mark Twain trying to get us to understand about people? Keep in mind that this was written in 1892.

3.      What examples does Rosenthal provide to prove his thesis about people? List these.

4.      What examples does Twain provide to prove his thesis about people? List these?

5.      Based solely on the evidence presented, who best proves their case? Explain.


6.      On a personal, subjective level, what is your opinion about people? Are we capable of selflessness? If so, why does Twain even have an argument? Explain. 

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