Can One Person Make a Difference?
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Introduction |
We have been bouncing our way through various works, novels, and essays wrestling with the idea of hero and the essential question: "Can One person make a difference?" Now, we have a final project that will put what we learned to the test. |
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Projects |
In the pages that follow, the projects will be detailed. Suffice it to say that there are two choices
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What must be included |
In order for this project to be successful, it needs to be Thoughtful Rigorous Courageous Realistic Personal: Know yourself |
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Questions |
Your project should address these questions in some way. What are non-heroes like? What are the qualities of a hero? What are the impediments to heroism? Are people ruled by fate or free-will? What is the relation between action and non-action? What is the nature of the heroic act? How do you know if the action is "good"? What is the nature of the society? |
The Play is the Thing
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Introduction |
Probably the best way to illustrate mastery is to demonstrate it in drama. |
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Assignment |
Write a three act play in which someone acts heroically. Dramatically read the play (with actors), straight through, in front of the class. |
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Suggestions |
Plays will be easier to create if you follow these thoughts.
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Action Plan
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Definition |
An Action plan is a set of clearly defined actions that, if followed, will result in the desired result. |
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Example |
Suppose you wish to prohibit all beach driving on Nantucket. In order to do that, you would probably need to Formulate a list of actions Write a letter to the Selectman Write a letter to the paper Research the current law Research any precedent Design and write a series of print and radio ads Write an article for town meeting Write a speech for town meeting |
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Suggestions |
The Action plan will be easier to work with if you use these ideas Stay with what you know Remember the literature Think realistically Be creative Use a clear process Research Find models and guides |