The Dark Knight

Answer the following questions in your journal:

1. Who/what does Harvey Dent represent in the story? What is his purpose as a character? What is the significance of his transformation?

2. Speculate how the Joker came into existence by drawing upon his motives and actions in The Dark Knight.

3. How does Christopher Nolan explore the theme of “madness”? Who do you think is crazy in his film? Who do you think is sane?

Batman Begins

Answer the following questions in your journal:

1. What does Bruce want out of joining Ra’s Al Ghul’s “League of Shadows”? What does Ra’s want with Bruce? How do the two interpret the concepts of justice and evil—and what needs to be done with Gotham City?

2. Why are the concepts of fear, pain, anger, and guilt significant throughout the films? Explain how these things inspire Bruce to become what he became?

3. Does Bruce have the right to become a vigilante and take the law into his own hands? Could he have done something else other than become the batman? How would you react to someone taking the law into his/her own hands?

RR 11: Annie Dillard's "Living Like Weasels"

RR 11: Annie Dillard's "Living Like Weasels" and Emerson's "NATURE".

Why We Crave Horror Movies

Why We Crave Horror Movies

The Case for Torture

The Case for Torture

Is It Just Us, Or Are Our Kids Really Getting Stupid?

Please read the four essays ...

ESSAYS

... and respond to two: For this reading response, I would like you to address claims made by any two authors and discuss why you "DISAGREE" with them. Treat this response as a debate in which you are refuting counter arguments. You might want to apply the Classical or Toulmin approach.

Argumentative Essay Prompt

Prompt

Forms of Argumentation