You had your first small group discussion with your current book this week. Describe the experience. Did the discussion contribute to your understanding of the first section of the novel? Did hearing other's ideas help you formulate ideas of your own? How would you rate your personal contribution to the discussion? Do you like this format better than everyone reading the same novel as a class? Explain in at least 100 words. You need only respond to me.
Beowulf is the archetype of the dragon slayer, the hero who faces death in order to save a threatened community. Does Beowulf remind you of any heroes in real life, in fiction, and in the movies? What characteristics do the heroes share? Your response should be a minimum of 100 words. Please respond to at least two classmates' posts with your disagreements as well as support of your disagreement in the form of reasoning (in a manner that lends itself to discussion).
The Iliad is primarily a war epic. In your view, is the Iliad a condemnation of the brutality of war, a celebration of the heroism that war can inspire, or an evenly developed examination of both of these aspects? Justify your answer with examples from the epic as well as from life. Your response should be a minimum of 100 words. Be mindful of grammar and spelling. You should also respond to at least 1 classmate with something more thoughtful than merely, "I agree. Great point."
Achilles and Hector are rival warriors; but, in your opinion, are they both heroes? Discuss your opinion of each character in terms of honor as well as other traits that you feel define a hero. After posting (100 word minimum), read and respond to at least two of your classmates (constructive responses only).
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