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1. Respond thoughtfully to the following quotation, and

2. Respond thoughtfully to one of the other thoughfully crafted responses from your fellow thoughtful responders.

“Conjectures — words alone, and nothing based on thought. / But even an injustice can devour a man.”

1. Respond thoughtfully to both of the following items, and

2. Respond thoughtfully to one of the other thoughfully crafted responses from your fellow thoughtful responders:

• Is ignorance is truly bliss
• Is Marlow right in lying to Kurtz’ Intended?  

Requirements:

1. Respond to one of the following quotations, and
2. Respond to at least one other student’s post

• “We live, as we dream– alone….”
• “There is a taint of death, a flavour of mortality in lies….”

This was a new type of book for summer reading.  What are your thoughts about Coupland’s book? 

What / Who are some modern day sirens?  How do we tie ourselves to the mast or put bee’s wax into our ears?  What are the dangers if we don’t?