Monday, November 28, 2011
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Existentialism Intro
As we discussed in class, here are some Existentialist ideas. Choose one or two or more and tell me what you think. Do you agree? Disagree? Why? You needn't worry about "arguing" or analyzing. This is about telling me what you feel, what's applicable to you, in your own life. Post your thoughts.
1. Existence is absurd and true meaning in life is impossible.
2. Day to day existence is filled with anxiety and fear.
3. I can only obtain true meaning in life after I have reached a state of
nothingness.
4. Whether or not God exists is irrelevant because of free will.
5. Political philosophies, religious dogma, societal beliefs are irrelevant
to me and do not define me.
6. The idea that I am born into a particular time, place, family, and
economic environment is absurd.
7. My most authentic moment in life is death.
8. When I am born, I am undefined without any prior essence or
preconceived personality or soul.
9. Ultimately, I am alone in this world, alienated from everything that
attempts to define me.
10. In life, I must make choices regardless of what’s best for others. I can
only choose what’s best for me.
1. Existence is absurd and true meaning in life is impossible.
2. Day to day existence is filled with anxiety and fear.
3. I can only obtain true meaning in life after I have reached a state of
nothingness.
4. Whether or not God exists is irrelevant because of free will.
5. Political philosophies, religious dogma, societal beliefs are irrelevant
to me and do not define me.
6. The idea that I am born into a particular time, place, family, and
economic environment is absurd.
7. My most authentic moment in life is death.
8. When I am born, I am undefined without any prior essence or
preconceived personality or soul.
9. Ultimately, I am alone in this world, alienated from everything that
attempts to define me.
10. In life, I must make choices regardless of what’s best for others. I can
only choose what’s best for me.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Sonnet Writing Assignment
Directions: Using any one (1) of Shakespeare's sonnets that we've read: Sonnet 130, 126, 29, 116, 18 or any of your choosing, write a one-page (250 word max) essay, using textual references when necessary, that formulates a thesis which argues the merits of the literary devices found in the poem. Describe and define in detail the ways in which the literary devices function in the poem. Do NOT define what, say, alliteration is. Tell me how and why it is used in the poem.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Book Conferences and Presentation Dates
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November 14th
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November 15th
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November 16th
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November 17th
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November 18th
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0 pd—Steph (BC)
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0 pd.--Cathy (BC)
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0 pd. –Karl (BC)
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2nd Pd—Jess (BC)
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2nd Pd. –Ko Lung (BC)
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5th Pd.—David (BC)
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5th Pd. Anthony (BC)
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5th Pd. –Klara (BC)
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10th Pd. –Rich (BC)
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10th Pd. –Zach (BC)
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10th Pd. Daniel (BC)
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10th Pd. –Fatima (BC)
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4th Pd. Cathy & Steph (P)
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4th and 5th
Pd. David (P)
Ko Lung(P), Rich (P), Klara (P)
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4th Pd. Zach (P) & Anthony (P)
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4th Pd. (Jess (P) & Daniel (P)
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November 21st
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4th Pd. –Karl (P) & Fatima (P)
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