FrC 12E

Ungraded assignment for Mon. 4/9: responses
 
 

Questions and other ideas for discussion:

• In chapter 9, pages 17 and 18, why does Jon see beauty in the things on Mars but feels no emotion toward Laurie’s past and emotions?—PW

• (Chapter 9, 26-27) Human Life’s Importance.—WF

• Concerning the Thermo-Dynamic Miracles (Chp. 9 pg. 27) Is Veidt justified in his actions?—EA

• “As far as we can discern, the sole purpose of human existence is to kindle a light of meaning in the darkness of mere being.” - C.G. Jung, from Memories, Dreams, Reflections (Quote at the end of chapter 9)—DM

• Rorschach and Nite Owl’s friendship (chapter 10, page 10).—BF

• Meaning of life Ch 10 pg 13—KH

• I would like to discuss page 3 in Chapter 11 when Dan asks how anyone can tell Veidt he is crazy.—PW

• Chapter 11 page 8: Does intellect alienate human relationships?—SM

• The ending of the pirate story. chapter 11 page 23—AW

• Why does Sally kiss the picture of the comedian even though she is ashamed? (chapter 12 p. 30)—CS

• The closing quote of chapter 12, “It would be a stronger world, a stronger more loving world , to die in.” John Cale, “Sanities”—JC