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| Loki with a fishing net on an 18th-century Icelandic manuscript (Wikipedia) |
Note: The Loki we see in the Marvel movies is nothing like the traditional figure--but his impetuous behavior is still a problem!
Get Ready: What is the value of a person's life?
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| Cover of the first edition (in Norwegian) (Wikipedia) |
Note: When it was first published, this philosophy text disguised as a young adult mystery story took the world by storm. Give it a try and see if you like it!
Get Ready: Have you ever studied philosophy? did you find it interesting, or boring?
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| Hans Christian Andersen (Wikipedia) |
Note: An ugly duckling, a naked emperor, and a sensitive princess--meet three of the creations of Danish fairy tale author Hans Christian Andersen.
Get Ready: Why do you think some people are so easily fooled by appearances, and unable to see the true nature of things?
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| Playwright Henrik Ibsen (Wikipedia) |
Note: Nora craves liberation in a way unsuitable for a woman in 1879. Watch as she gradually breaks out of her "doll's house."
Get Ready: What do you think are the proper roles for a husband and wife--especially if they have children?
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| Thomas Jefferson (Wikipedia) |
Note: April celebrants include the Buddha, Thomas Jefferson, a founder of modern Puerto Rico, numerous Scandinavian royals, and an African king.
Get Ready: Skim through the birthday celebrants (in bold) in this lesson. Which of them seem important to you? Which is/are the least important?
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