The Facebook Case: Motivations, Ethics, Sympathies

On Thursday night, you read "The Facebook Case" for homework.  After having read the case, please consider the following: what are the motivations of each of the individuals involved in the case?  How does each make a wise or unwise set of ethical or unethical decisions?  With whom do you sympathize most?  Please answer in NO FEWER THAN 10 THOUGHTFUL AND WELL-CONSTRUCTED SENTENCES.

Ethical Theories

During the weekend, you were asked to read some serious philosophical positions on ethics.  Which ethical theory do you find most compelling?  Why?  Please explain in 7-10 thoughtful and focused sentences.  Thank you and looking forward to reading.

Finding Forrester

Before the the film, we engaged in some creative skits to illustrate the following concepts: arrogance, integrity, honor, betrayal. trust, conscience, pride, and courage.  We were asked to look for examples of these concepts in the film.  So, what are your thoughts on the concept you illustrated or on a concept you feel moved to write about after viewing the film?  How did each of these concepts manifest themselves in the narrative?  Please write a thoughtful and detailed response of AT LEAST TEN SENTENCES with examples from the film. 

A Case Study in Justice

After reading the case study on p. 45 of your books, please answer the following questions:  Was justice served in this case?  Were the students acting justly?  Were the teachers and administrators? Please complete your answer in AT LEAST 10 thoughtful and well-constructed sentences.

Character Sketch in What's Eating Gilbert Grape?

During the last two days, we intently watched the critically-acclaimed film What's Eating Gilbert Grape?  You were asked to track or follow a character throughout the movie.  After viewing the entire film, what are some of the things that you think your character would identify as part of their values or beliefs?  How do you think their values influence their actions?  Moreover, how does your character express the traits we identified as a class: Courage, Love,  Friendship, Family, Fear and Kindness. Please craft a thoughtful response that is AT LEAST FIFTEEN sentences in length.  Thanks and looking forward to reading.

"What's Eating Gilbert Grape?": Family Roles and Character Values

We've now watched the opening few scenes of the the film What's Eating Gilbert Grape.  Already, some things are clear to us.  What is each person's role in the family? How do they each handle their responsibilities?  In addition, how have you seen TWO of the following five values demonstrated in characters or their situations throughout the film: Love, Friendship, Fear, Courage, Kindness?  Please offer a thoughtful response that is at least 10 sentences long.  Thank you and looking forward to reading your responses.

"All the Years of Her Life" Character Study

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Write a journal passage from the viewpoint of one of the characters in the story, "All the Years of Her Life." – Sam, Alfred, Mrs. Higgins.  What don’t we know about your character? What do they value? What is the reasoning behind their actions?