The concept of ghosts should be causing more of a cultural phenomenon/impact today, but i believe people do not know of the existence of it, which is why most non-scholars don't cite it in arguments against the dogma of conservative ideals that deny people rights. Thoughts? I also thought it was wonderful how you said Ms. Alving wasn't "living her best life"!
It's a good point. I see Ibsen's ideas everywhere, but described differently. For example, Existentialism and Absurdism appear to be ways to combat the "ghosts." Modern psychology discusses "patterns" of behaviors that we inherit from our parent figures. We will embrace or reject these messages. Either way, we cannot escape the fact that our "self" is paradoxically developed from an endless collection of "others."
I also feel tremendous empathy for Mrs. Alving. He was speaking for Nora and wants us to feel for Mrs. Alving as we watch the play. I hope we can learn from her and try to live our best lives. Easier said than done.
Update. As for the "curriculum" I will be sharing another Vlog, today, with a discussion the English Department had today in a virtual meeting. We are no longer administering curriculum specifically to a class. This is coming from the state. No deadlines. No grading. We can still connect, and you could still read Ibsen (along with others if they like), but nothing is mandated or graded. All our work is on hold.
I would love if you read Act III aloud in increments so that we can follow along. Thank you for the video!
ReplyDeleteI'll post it on Thursday! i moved the due date, as I do not see a huge class turnout, here. ;)
DeleteThank you so much for continuing to try to keep the normalcy! I really appreciate it!
ReplyDeleteThanks Mr. Pellerin!
ReplyDeleteListen to some great music, my friend. ;)
DeleteI really appreciate the breakdown for Act 2 and one for Act 3 would be greatly appreciated too!! Thanks Mr. P!
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DeleteThe concept of ghosts should be causing more of a cultural phenomenon/impact today, but i believe people do not know of the existence of it, which is why most non-scholars don't cite it in arguments against the dogma of conservative ideals that deny people rights. Thoughts?
ReplyDeleteI also thought it was wonderful how you said Ms. Alving wasn't "living her best life"!
It's a good point. I see Ibsen's ideas everywhere, but described differently. For example, Existentialism and Absurdism appear to be ways to combat the "ghosts." Modern psychology discusses "patterns" of behaviors that we inherit from our parent figures. We will embrace or reject these messages. Either way, we cannot escape the fact that our "self" is paradoxically developed from an endless collection of "others."
DeleteI also feel tremendous empathy for Mrs. Alving. He was speaking for Nora and wants us to feel for Mrs. Alving as we watch the play. I hope we can learn from her and try to live our best lives. Easier said than done.
Update. As for the "curriculum" I will be sharing another Vlog, today, with a discussion the English Department had today in a virtual meeting. We are no longer administering curriculum specifically to a class. This is coming from the state. No deadlines. No grading. We can still connect, and you could still read Ibsen (along with others if they like), but nothing is mandated or graded. All our work is on hold.
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