Today we discussed the difference between analytical questions (used to gather relevant information) and normative questions (questions that lead us to make judgements based on "norms"). We were able to identify several examples of norms in this week's reading. We encountered the norm of hospitality (proper conduct toward guests and conduct of guests in the home of a host), the norm of looking out for others (Ithicans' responsibility to act against the suitors), the norm of respecting elders (Telemachus' treatment of Athena in disguise and the suitors' disrespect of community elders), and the norm that discourages rash vows (Apollo and Phaethon/Jephthah's vow in the Old Testament book of Judges).
These norms, and many others, guide us in right judgement and conduct. For example, one might argue that German citizens had a responsibility to stop Hitler from killing the Jews in World War 2 which would reflect an understanding of justice similar to that voiced by Mentor in today's reading of The Odyssey. Some of the norms we encounter in our reading will be tightly connected to specific societies, their circumstances, and their customs, while others will be universal as shown by their many illustrations across time and culture. Careful consideration of the norms we encounter in our reading will help guide us on the path to wisdom!
Writing Assignments
- · Choose character and action from any myth we have read so far
- · Complete top of ANI chart handed out in class
- · 5-10 reasons in each column (number them)
- · check 3 rules for chosen action (actual, voluntary, specific time)
Reading Assignments
Highlight and narrate as you have in previous weeks. Find at least one blue in each myth and in Book 3 of The Odyssey.
Highlight and narrate as you have in previous weeks. Find at least one blue in each myth and in Book 3 of The Odyssey.
DeAulaires
- · Cadmus founds Thebes - pg 108 (last two paragraphs) through pg 110
- · Actaeon and Diana – pg 44
- · Zeus and Semele - 64 – 66 paragraph 2
- · Echo and Narcissus - pg 92
Ovid
- Read Book 3. Write narrations on the stories listed above for DeAulaires
The Odyssey
- Book 3
- Narration sections TBA by the weekend
Hi Mrs. Rape, I am having trouble with my assignment. I am always 1-4 reasons short of the minimum, 5. I am not finding enough information in the stories to give the right number of reasons. I watched the LTW video, but I need more help. Thanks, Corban corborg@outlook.com <- My email
ReplyDeleteCorban,
ReplyDeleteSorry you're having trouble. Please, don't worry or get stressed about it. We will
have plenty of time to practice this.
You should feel free to expand your thoughts beyond the content of the story itself.
You can use reasons for which there is no specific reference in the text. For
example, if my issue were "Should Goldilocks have sat in the baby bear's chair", I
might use as a reason for N (she should not have) that bears are generally
dangerous animals. There is no discussion of the danger that bears pose to people
in the text directly, but I know from my own experience, and from other sources,
that bears are dangerous to humans. So I can still use that as a reason. That should
expand your options a bit.
I would be happy to meet with you between now and Thursday, either over the
phone or online, to help you with your ANI.
Let me know if you want to set up a meeting,
Mrs. Rape