O Pioneers 3/16 Seminar

Video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8CU54aAOB0

Class questions:
1) In the book Alexandra and her brothers argue about the land. The brothers say that it is their land and tell Alexandra not to marry Carl for he might steal there land Do you think men should interfere with womens life styles and choices?
2) Do you feel that Alexandra and these women should live their lives according to what is sociably right or what they feel is right?
3) How does the issue of birth control relate to Alexandra and her right with the farm?
4) Base on Cather's portrayal of Alexandra, if she were to take part in the debate about birth control what would her stance be?

Blog Question:
Do you believe that one should live their life free from society's demands and chose what to do in life based on their own wants or should one instead listen to both themselves and others? Why?

Chardon Shooting

Video

TJ Lane

Seminar Questions from class:

1. Why do you think Demetrius' mother said she forgave the shooter? Should she forgive him?
2. Neither Huck nor TJ Lane had parental guidance as much as other kids did. How do you think that affected them?
3. What affects do you think the shooting will have on TJ Lanes sister, who saw it all happen?

Blog Question: If people are able to forgive TJ, do you think they should try to forget the event or always remember it?