"Lord of the Flies"

Again, if you need to communicate with me this weekend about the test on Monday or the paper due on Monday, please email me at my home address: ltsohantaridis@gmail.com. Okay, for the question: What did you think of the novel Lord of the Flies?

Naturalism vs. Original Sin

The theory behind original sin states that we humans are born "bad", or sinful, and in need of redemption. The theory behind naturalism states that we are born "good", are then tainted by the evils of society, and in need of redemption. What are your thoughts on this?

"Paradise Now"

One of the main philosophies of the characters in "Paradise Now" is death is better than inferiority. This idea has affected the actions of many people throughout history. When the Turkish army was attacking Greece, trapped Greek women and children jumped from windows and plummeted to their deaths rather than be kept as slaves to the Turks. The Jewish people also acted similarly in their history. What do you think inspires people to feel this way? What are your thoughts and/or feelings in response to this philosophy? Feel free to respond to other comments, but remember to respond with respect.