Discussion Prompt - Navigating Through the Law
Discussion Prompt: Choose ONE
PROMPT ONE
The readings this week reflect the challenges of law through various times and places. Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896) , an American abolitionist writer, was troubled by the implications of the biblical judgment of Jephthah's daughter. What is your reaction to the biblical story. According to Harriet Beecher Stowe, there was an alternative to the sacrifice of this young woman. What was it? Why was it not offered? Your thoughts?
PROMPT TWO
Kafka's and Tolstoy's stories are challenging. What are your reactions to the stories? Be specific. The using the Q-Matrix sheet below, create five questions for each of the stories.
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PROMPT THREE
As explained in his powerful story, "The Lottery" Achebe recounts the horror of mob law in Nigeria in the 1970s. Why is the law compared to a lottery? Do some research about this period in Nigeria and summarize your findings.
PROMPT FOUR
What is your reaction to the editorials about the January 6th defendants who are still incarcerated after years of waiting to be tried? What did you know before you read these items? What more do you want to know? Why isn't prime time media publicizing this more since it is about the lack of due process for Americans?