"The Simpsons", Satire, and "The Odyssey?"

Compare The Odyssey video excerpt from the Simpsons with Homer's epic poem The Odyssey Books 9,10,12,21,22,23. What does the Simpson's version satirize? What does it make you think about regarding the poem's characters, theme, relationships, and episodes? Please respond with specific support (i.e.-quotations) for your argument.

Cyclops: Text To Film In "The Odyssey?"

What subtle or overt differences did you notice regarding the Book IX The Odyssey reading and The Odyssey film clip of the Cyclops episode?  Explain, note, argue, quote, and defend.  Anything regarding the Heroic Code, Guest/Host Relationship, or hubris?  Please respond during class today.

"Technology and A Primitive Futuristic Society?"

What does Wesch's short video about "us in the machine" make you think? How might this video connect with Anthem? Explain and use one quotation from Anthem to connect. Reflect, dissect, challenge, etc... Please complete this prompt in class today.

Shall This Pass In "Anthem?"

How does This To Shall Pass by Okay Go exhibit the antithesis of what is valued in Anthem's society? Please include one quotation from Anthem within your response. This blog response should be completed in class by October 31st.

"Anthem" Echoes And Reflections?

Where do you "see" Anthem in your modern society?  Characters? Theme(s)?  Philosophy?  Text(s), etc...  You may write about the challenging and wonderful elements within the text.  Please specifically qualify your ideas. This blog is to be completed during class on October 30, 2013.

"Highway" and "Anthem?"

How does Highway exemplify a theme within Anthem?  Please comment thoughtfully regarding our class discussion. This blog is due today by 2:30p.m.

School Vs. Creativity?

What are your thoughts regarding Sir Ken Robinson's video presentation regarding "schools killing creativity?" In your response, please reflect, think, ponder, question, or wonder. Please complete your this blog response in class today.

Inspired?

How does the Danny McCaskill Inspired Bicycles presentation relate to your world? Can his new exploits connect with your academic endeavors? Again, did he make you look twice? Did he inspire and motivate you? Other reactions? Please connect and comment using complete sentences. This blog post should be completed by Tuesday, September 10th, 2013 at 2:30p.m.