Prosser Falls High School Humanities

1/12/09 Final Assignment on Tolstoy

2009-01-12T07:50:00.000-08:00

1. How would you describe the purpose and meaning Ivan experienced about the reflections about life and death near the end of his life?

2. Ivan struggled to put into words what he wanted to say to his family. Imagine Ivan could still talk near the end of his life. Describe and identify some of the things you think Ivan wanted to say to his family.

3. If Ivan had recovered from his physical illness, how do you think he would have changed things in his life such as with his relationships with friends, his family and with his work?

4. What was the most important theme or idea you think Tolstoy was trying to communicate in this short story?

1/05/09 Assignment

2009-01-05T09:28:00.000-08:00

Compare and contrast the reflections Ivan has about his childhood and adult life.

12/8 Assignment

2008-12-08T12:08:00.000-08:00

Complete reading on parts 5 and 6 of the Death of Ivan Illich

What is Ivan concerned about in the "analysis" explained by his doctors?

Why do you think Ivan is so angry with his wife at the conclusion of part 5 ?

What is Ivan so distressed about and how is he thinking about his life?

How does Ivan contrast his childhood with the rest of his life?

Why is the reference to a saying about men not being mortal not helpful to Ivan?

11/24 assignment

2008-11-24T09:37:00.000-08:00

Describe how you percieve the marriage between Ivan and his wife. What started to bother Ivan in this relationship and how is this related to the character of Ivan?

How did Ivan move his way up in the court system in Russia and what were Ivan's priorities related to his work.

How did Ivan initially hurt himself on his side and what do you think Tolstoy was trying to tell us in this description?

How did Ivan try to separate his work life from his home life? Do you think this worked? Why or Why not?

Compare and contrast the characters of Ivan and his wife.

Short Story

2008-11-17T08:23:00.000-08:00

Why do you think Pyotr was "horrified" during the discussion with Ivan's wife and why do think the author of the story included this reflection?
There is a brief statement by Gerasim at the end of part 1. What is the significance of this?

What did Tolstoy mean when he said Ivan was a "happy mean" between his brothers growing up and what do you think Tolstoy is telling us about Ivan's character?

What do you think is the significance regarding several references to Ivan and his friends playing bridge?

10/6 Assignment

2008-10-06T09:55:00.000-07:00

On what criteria do you think there was a winner in the recent Vice Presidential debate? Do you think this debate will have an impact on the presidential election in November? Why or Why not? Complete the worksheet Public Opinion Polls and turn in by next Monday the 13th.

The Vice Debate

2008-10-06T07:52:00.000-07:00

We are going to listen to the debate between Sarah Palin and Joe Biden.

9/29 Assignment

2008-09-29T12:14:00.000-07:00

Question of the day: Do you support or oppose the proposal for a 700 billion "bailout" of recent struggling financial institutions. State your reasons for opposing or supporting this proposal being debated in Congress. Also complete the worksheets on " The Running Mate" and " The Modern Campaign".

THE GREAT DEBATE: 9/22

2008-09-22T06:00:00.001-07:00

Assignment: Read both addresses of the presidential candidates to the youth of America. Evaluate and analyize these addresses and state which was more persuasive to you and why or neither candidate was persuasive to you and why.
2008 PRESIDENTIAL DEBATES

ELECTORAL COLLEGE MAP: 9/15

2008-09-15T09:18:00.000-07:00

Using the information from NPR's Electoral College Map color in the map on the front page of your packet.

John McCain's convention speech

Barack Obama's convention speech

WELCOME

2008-09-15T07:41:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the Humanities blog, we are officially on-line!