 An identified U.S. Army personnel wears a hand lettered "War Is Hell" slogan on his helmet, June 18, 1965, during the Vietnam War. He was with the 173rd Airborne Brigade Battalion on defense duty at Phouc Vinh airstrip in South Vietnam. (AP Photo/Horst Faas) Posted on Nuno Luciano, Picasso website "Cost of War" | The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien gives readers a look into the casualties of war through not only O'Brien's eyes, but he manages to bring out the thoughts of other men who were embroiled in the war with him. If you were to be shipped out to unknown places within the next 24 hours, what would you carry in a knapsack on your back? Why would you take it with you? Be very descriptive and clear, so your peers can get a sense of what you would carry and why. Respond to two (2) peers' posts this week. |
 Dee Life's Quotes flickr.com As your reading of Macbeth is coming to an end, give some thought to this quote.
"I made decisions that I regret, and I took them as learning experiences... I'm human, not perfect, like anybody else. Queen Latifah Did Macbeth learn from his mistakes? Do you consider that he was human and just made errors in judgment or is there more to it? Is Macbeth the only one to blame for the tragedy or are there others? How does this relate to society today? Since all of this is leading up to a literary analysis of the drama Macbeth, please be sure to add some hearty discussion. You will need to respond to one (1) peer's post this week.  Final Destination IMDB There are many pieces of literature which revolve around the ideas of fate vs. free will. Does a person really have control over his or her life? Or is it a matter of destiny?
In the Final Destination movies, fate comes knocking on the doors of those who dare to defy it. However, the hero in the end is able to control fate by tricking it and therefore having free will. What do you think? How is this topic relative to your reading thus far? What other connections to literature, film, etc. can you make? Again, I am expecting that you are putting some thought into this discussion. It should be well-thought, organized, and clear. You will respond to one (1) peer's post this week.  Krissy Venosdale flickr.com Ambition is a quality that is revered in life. Someone with low ambitions is looked up on as a loser of sorts. However, someone with high ambitions and personal drive is said to be motivated, successful, happy, etc.
Is this is always the case? How is this different for Macbeth? How has ambition played a part in your life so far? Where in modern society might you see ambition as a negative? There are many questions posed above. Be sure that your response is well-organized, clear, and comprehensive. This is a larger issue, and I expect more substance (or "meat") to your response. You will need to respond to one (1) peer's posting this week. |
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