HRE4M1
ESSAY OUTLINE
Introduction (include hypothetical platform or thesis):
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Argument 1 with evidence:
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Argument 2 with evidence:
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Argument 3 with evidence:
Conclusion:
HRE4MU
Movie “Alive” Assignment
Name: ____________________________
Due Date:
This is the first mainstream film to deal with the harrowing true story of a
Uruguayan rugby team whose plane crashed in the Andes Mountains in October
of 1972 and who were forced to resort to cannibalism to survive more than two
months of isolation. (The only other film to tackle the subject, Rene Cardona's
Survive! was a seedy little mess that delighted in exploiting the cannibalism
aspect.) The interview-style prologue features an unaccredited John Malkovich as
one of the survivors, whose spiritual ruminations on the disaster kick off the film's
main action. We are briefly introduced to the characters before disaster strikes, in
the film's most horrifying set-piece -- the depiction of the crash in grueling detail.
The handful of survivors who manage to extricate themselves from the twisted
wreckage seem incapable of working through their panic as they hope against all
odds that a rescue party will locate them. One of the survivors, Nando (Ethan
Hawke), awakens from a coma and makes a remarkable recovery -- enough to
demonstrate level-headed leadership after team captain Antonio (Vincent Spano)
begins to lose his nerve. As the weeks wear on and rations are depleted, the
survivors are forced into a moral dilemma: the only remaining source of food
seems to be the bodies of the dead. Those who choose for religious reasons not to
consume their former companions must face the realization that they will soon
starve or freeze to death. In the end, three men who choose survival above all
else find the strength to set out on a treacherous mission to a ridge, where
hopefully one of them will make it to civilization.
"Sometimes I think that the surest sign that intelligent life exists
elsewhere in the universe is that none of it has tried to contact
us."
Calvin.
The Self in search of the good
Chapter 8 in your textbook talks about “Norms and Obligations,” “Laws,” and “Rules”
identify and define each (pages 148-154). Discuss how this relates to any of the topics
found below. Please include additional commentary not found in the search for the good
text.
Here are some themes that you could use in your essay or you can answer
each question, minimum half a page per question.
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In the movie Alive, many different questions to ethics come up. We have Ethical
Egoism, Utilitarianism, and The Ethics of Virtue. In Ethical Egoism the only person
to look out for is yourself. Utilitarianism is the greatest good for the greatest
number of people. The ethics of Virtue is to be a good person.
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You can also pick a topic of your choice as long as is approved by the teacher.
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You can use the STOP sign method to problem solve and to write this essay.
Requirements:
500 Words. (2-3 pages double spaced, both sides.)
Use the LAG Format
References are mandatory (with Bibliography)
Double-space your text
Evaluation: Communication (15 marks) /Application (15 marks)
Due: In Class
NOTE:
Bring to class your essay outline (skeletal form), notes and reference materials.
You may assemble a bibliography prior to the writing session.
You may also prepare a title page outside of class.
You must write the essay in class. Do not even think about bringing with you a prewritten essay in any form – you will be disqualified.
Peace
“Sometimes when I'm talking, my words can't keep up with my
thoughts. I wonder why we think faster than we speak. Probably so we
can think twice.”
Bill Watterson
Final Draft: (30 Marks)
Application
Communication
Level 4
(80-100%)
Level 3
(70-79%)
Level 2
(60-69%)
Level 1
(50-59%)
Strong thesis
supported by
excellent
critical analysis
Sound thesis
supported by
good critical
analysis
Weak thesis;
some critical
analysis;
insufficient
supporting
evidence
Flawed thesis;
not enough
critical
analysis; weak
evidence
Sophisticated
introduction
and/or
conclusion
excellent body
paragraphs
Sound
introduction
and/or
conclusion
well formulated
paragraphs
Introduction
and/or
conclusion need
work
Weak
paragraphs
Weak
introduction
and/or
conclusion
Poorly formed
paragraphs
Excellent
spelling,
grammar and
punctuation
Few mistakes in
spelling,
grammar and
punctuation
Some mistakes
in spelling,
grammar and
punctuation
Numerous
mistakes in
spelling,
grammar and
punctuation
Sophisticated
use of language;
excellent logical
development of
ideas
Good use of
language; sound
logical
development of
ideas
Fair use of
language; fair
logical
development of
ideas
Ineffective use
of language;
poor logical
development of
ideas