COMM week discussion
Discussion at least 100 words for question 1-5.
1.Respond to Ayn Rand’s quote, “Everyone would do better if each of us pursued only own our rational self interest.” Do you agree with this assertion? Why or why not.
2. “Not all moralities—sets of moral principles that a person or a society holds—are equally reasonable, fair, or free of some other moral defect.” This means that not everyone has the same morals. Give one example of this. Include your thoughts on the issue.
Example: Some people do not eat meat because they believe it is morally wrong to do so. They believe that animals have feelings, and who are humans to kill and eat animals.
Personal viewpoint: I still eat meat but do feel guilty about it. I believe there will come a time that I don’t eat meat at all.
3. Think back to past English classes. Name one thing you had to read that you truly did not like and did not see any value the one thing is Jonathan Swift “Modest Proposal”. Explain WHY you think this literature should NOT be read. Also, name one book/play/movie that should be studied instead.
4. What poem/short story will you be writing about for Essay 4? What made you choose this piece of literature? the poet is https://www.poemhunter.com/edgar-allan-poe/ ( poem Evening Star)
5. Read Kate Chopin’s short story, “The Story of an Hour” Answer the following questions:
a. Did the ending surprise you at all?
b. What is irony? Give an example of it from the story.
c. Why do you think Mrs. Mallard felt the way she did about her husband’s death?
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