Thurs. August 29

1.       Do you think a person is born evil? Or do you think evil is created by circumstances? Explain. Provide an example. 

2.       What do you consider to be a modern-day monster? Explain your answer. Provide at least 2 examples and explanations.

3.       Based on your reading, what are the heroic codes of the Anglo-Saxon period? Do you feel these are the same as our world today? How so? If not, how have they changed?

4.       Discuss the statement, “Your reputation precedes you.” How does this apply to your own life? How important is a person’s reputation to his future? How can a person’s reputation be created based on social media sites?

5.       List 5 qualities that constitute a hero.  Explain why each quality makes that person heroic.  Which should be held in high regard: physical achievements, intellectual attributes, or moral qualities? Defend your answer.