Journal Check #2

Journal #1
Agree or disagree with the following statement:
If knowing the truth will lead to pain, then it is better to avoid the truth.
Defend your claim in a strong paragraph.
Journal #2
Fate or free will? Do you believe in destiny or do you believe that lifes outcome is strictly the result of
choice and circumstance? What experiences or evidence has led you to your position on free will vs.
fate?
Journal #3
Reread the dialogue between Oedipus and Tiresias in Episode One. What do we learn about each of
these characters through their actions and words in this scene? What does Tiresias suggest is the fate of
Oedipus?
Journal #4
In a thoughtful 5-7 sentence paragraph, tell whether you think the tragedy that happened in Oedipus
Rex was Oedipus fault (free will) or out of his control (fate). Give specific reasons and examples as to
why you think what you think.
Journal #5
Discuss how reputation is established. How important do you think a persons reputation is to their
future?
Journal #6
Did reading John Gardners excerpt from Grendel cause you to feel any amount of sympathy for the
monster? If so, why do you believe that is?
If you could ask Grendel one question, what would it be? Why?
*I will be collecting your journals on Friday.