Which is your favorite film and why?

Discuss the film that you have most enjoyed AND explain what it is that you most appreciate about the film. Be LOFTY and reflect upon what you have learned through the story of the film and the ideas discussed in the group presentations.

Thicker than Blood

Both Kent and the Fool are determined to stand by the King, even when he banishes Kent and abuses the Fool with insults. Meanwhile, his daughters conspire to ruin him. Is the old adage that "blood is thicker than water" true? Discuss someone outside of your family whom you trust would never betray you.

But my daddy didn't love me...

It's clear to all in the King's family that Cordelia is the favorite daughter. In the eyes of Regan and Goneril, their father played favorites and his demise was their revenge. Do you agree? Is it the fault of a neglectful father that these two daughters behaved the way they did? Did dear old dad get what he deserved for loving Cordelia more?

Day Time Drama and King Lear

The story of King Lear is full of dramatic story-lines often found in day time dramas (or evening dramas for that matter). Discuss one of your favorite juicy/trashy/soapy shows and how the drama of your modern TV series is similar to the betrayal, tangled-love web, lust for power, back-stabbing events in King Lear.

Siddhartha

Discuss your favorite anecdote from the philosophy packet.
What does it say?
What does it mean?
What does it matter?
Why did you choose it?

Please do not write as if you are answering questions.

Night Blog # 2 due 12/8

what are your thoughts on the Nuremberg Laws vs. the Jim Crow laws? Are they equally offensive to you? Think about the context in which you have learned about each of these historical events. Are they similar? Different? how?

Night Blog # 1

discuss a time when you felt really annoyed, angry, or frustrated with someone. How did you handle your feelings? How could you have dealt with the situation differently?