Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Preparation for Caesar; Arrogance and Realism

Today, we introduced the concept of Realism by discussing movies, characters and stories that capture this phenomenon. Also, this essential definition was on the board,
Realism,=non-perfect/ideal presentation of the major elements in a text.
It focuses on the lower and middle class, as well as the ordinary, mundane, and familiar aspects of life.
Realism is life portrayed as it truly is. No extras (hyperbole) and NO less (sugarcoating)!

After this discussion then the students were given the following assignment:

Recall or imagine the most arrogant person you know or can create. How do people respond to this person? If this arrogant person did get power, how do you think he or she would behave and treat others, as in peers and subordinates?

Don't forget to bring your books tomorrow!!! Also, be ready to discuss your work, or we will get straight to work!

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