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?  After watching the film clip, please respond during class.

"The Odyssey" Background Information?

Regarding the Background film about The Odyssey, what comments can you make about what you understand about The Odyssey. Please argue, explain, criticize, etc... Blog post is due Nov. 22nd by 3:31p.m.

Shall This Passs In "Anthem?"

How would This Too Shall Pass and White Knuckles by Okay Go violate the societal norms set forth by the councils in Anthem?  Looking beyond the obvious, how do the videos exhibit the antithesis of what is valued in Anthem's society?  Would Equality be pleased with Okay Go's performances, designs, and visions for their music and art?  Please include one quotation from Anthem within your response to prove your view(s). This blog response should be completed in class after we view the videos.

"The Martian Chronicles" Film/Text Alignment?

In The Martian Chronicles Film Excerpt, did you notice text alignment? Text differences? Other? Please comment by 3:31p.m. on Fri., Oct. 25th.

Imperialism And "The Martian Chronicles?"

How does the Imperialism video make you think about The Martian Chronicles? What connections do you notice? How does Bradbury address Imperialism? Explain and support your specific thinking. Your blog response is due by Mon., Oct. 7th at  3:40p.m.

Mars In Cartoon Form?

What does the 'Extrapolation'/ Disney Video Clip of Mars make you think about The Martian Chronicles? Any connections? Dissimilarities? Please respond after watching the Disney video excerpt. This blog response is due by 3:40p.m. on Thur., Oct. 3rd.

Technology? Our World? "The Martian Chronicles?"

Based upon your reading of recent technology development within this link Popular Science, what are you  thinking regarding technology, The Martian Chronicles, and our present day understanding of our world and universe. Complete this blog response by 3:40p.m. on Wed., Oct. 2nd.

Short Stories? Patterns? Literary Term Application?

What are your thinking regarding the socratic class discussion that you experienced with your peers addressing several of the short stories we have read: Through The Tunnel, The Plainswoman, The Scarlet Ibis? Are there any thematic or character patterns you noticed? Other elements of fiction or literary terms that seemed evident such as plot, tone, mood, point of view, setting, etc... Please respond to this blog post by 3:40p.m. on Wed., Sep. 18th.