Nice job of discussion today, everyone. It's great to see that when you really put your minds to something---like postponing a timed writing-- you can do it:)
Those that participated did a really nice job of raising interesting and thoughtful points about the play. One interesting point of discussion was Colten's suggestion that the entire film is actually a play produced by the players in the forest.
If you click on the link (under "Helpful Links") entitled "Lecture on Stoppard," Ian Johnston addresses this very thing. It's towards the end of the lecture. I would be interested to hear any responses to what Johnston suggests, comparing it to the idea that Colten raised during discussion.
And SPEAKING OF DISCUSSION..... before I assign a grade for today's discussion, I think I WILL ALLOW ANY FURTHER DISCUSSION TO CONTINUE HERE AND COUNT ONLINE DISCUSSION AS PART OF THE TOTAL DISCUSSION GRADE. If you choose to participate under this post, keep in mind that you may.....
respond to issues discussed today
respond to comments made during discussion that you've had further time to think about
ask further questions about the play or about ideas to include for the timed writing
respond to the posts of your classmates
IMPORTANT: if you choose to participate, make sure your posts are substantive and represent thoughtful consideration of today's discussion and the content of the play. I like the idea of continuing the discussion here, especially for those who feel more comfortable with this format; however, I don't want people to just post minimal substance in order to create the illusion of participation. Don't worry about wrong answers or interpretation; just focus on thoughtful questions, commentary, or response to others.
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I don't know if this is too late but I have been thinking about this question.
At the beginning Guildenstern keeps having flashbacks to the banging doors and being "sent for". It's been said that this is a symbol of their inability to control their lives. However, because Guildenstern stews over it so much, is this showing that, even in the beginning, he is realizing their inablitily to control their destiny? Does he simply dismiss or overlook that fact?
it's not too late. I like your question. We'll see if anyone takes a stab at answering.
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