Monday, November 9, 2009

Cultural Taboo

A “cultural taboo” is something a specific culture views as wicked, disgusting, or simply wrong. Pick a “cultural taboo” to explore. Why do you think it is a “taboo?” Do not pick the same taboo as someone else, unless you’re going to disagree with your fellow student.

Oedipus' Fate

Could Oedipus have avoided his “fate?” Explain your answer. If you are going to agree with someone, you need to add something and not simply repeat his or her words.

Why?

Using an example from class (thanks, Sam), consider this: A bus with 20 people crashes. Only 1 person survives. Why? Feel free to disagree with one another. If you are going to agree with someone, you need to add something and not simply repeat his or her words.