Discussion 3: Refer to the reading on http://art-bin.com/art/omodest.html
How did “A Modest Proposal” communicate its intent and sway you as a reader? In a paragraph, discuss the reading and what you took away from it.
Discussion 4: In at least 1 paragraph, compare and contrast these two plays, Oedipus Rex & Othello.
Discussion 5: Either discuss the role of race and ethnicity in contemporary film, music and TV OR make a compelling argument one way or the other for the nature of Othello–is it racist or empathetic. Answer in no less than a paragraph
Discussion 6: In both Brecht’s “The Good Woman of Setzuan” and Ibsen’s “Hedda Gabler”, women make the best decision available to them.
Pick another woman from pop culture, literature, or history that has made a questionable choice. In no less than 2 paragraphs, compare that lady’s choice to the choice of Shen Teh and of Hedda.
Discussion 7: Compare and Contrast the two Latinx works “Tonight I can Write” & “ Sonnet 17” by Pablo Neruda. One paragraph at least.
Discussion 8: Put the two stories we read this week (“Yellow Woman” and “The Perforated Sheet”) into some kind of comparison or conversation here in 2-3 paragraphs. You may address the authors’ time period, ethnic origin, masculinity/femininity, or any other factors.
