Watch the “Future History” episode posted for this week, and share one concept, theme, or story that connects with the chapters we have read by Leanne Simpson.
Describe the stages of the purchase decision for a typical consumer when purchasing a new car. What are possible psychological and sociological influences on the consumer purchase decision process?
Many believe that the desire to live a lifestyle complete with the latest technology becomes more important than the people and world around us. WRITE: Based on your understanding of Thoreau, defend/support, challenge the above statement.
Suggestions for traditional art history papers are below. For these, you would want to choose one aspect about the work that you find interesting (symbolism, patronage, etc.) to focus on. But feel free to do any other art object made in or present in (collected or otherwise acquired) 16th century Italy! Think about ceramics, precious objects, cameos, medals, vases, feather paintings, automata, votive objects, talismans, tapestries, etc. in addition to sculpture, painting, and architecture. Be adventurous! Do not just pick Leonardo because he’s easy to find material on!
Leonardo da Vinci, Ginevra de’ Benci Michelangelo, Bruges Madonna Raphael, St. George and the Dragon Fra Bartolomeo, Vision of St. Bernard Luca Signorelli, Court of Pan
Piero di Cosimo, Hunting Scene
What is the tone? What aspects of the novel create the tone? How does it affect your interpretation of the events in the story? Based on how the novel is written (not your personal opinions) could the tone be read differently by another reader? How? Why?
Aristotle defines a tragic hero as “a person who must evoke a sense of pity and fear in the audience. He is considered a man of misfortune that comes to him through error of judgment.” According to this definition, who is the “better” tragic hero–Oedipus or Hamlet? Defend your choice using the definition of tragic hero and examples from the play.
