march 27

JOURNAL TOPIC:
In Brave New World, Linda is attacked by women who are protective of their relationships with men and see her as a threat.  As we read earlier in the exchange between Fanny and Lenina, there is no such thing as monogamy or emotional commitment in the World State-- the women are upset because they live on the Reservation.  How would you describe relationship values in American culture in 2019?  Do people believe in monogamy and emotional commitment, or being intimate with multiple partners, or ...?  Please explain your answer.

AGENDA:
1. Mindfulness
2. Journal
3. Finish Chapter 8 & post notes
4. Your digital identity
5. About your Big Questions

POSTS:
1. What did you find when you searched for yourself online?  Is it accurate?  Does it reflect your best self?  (title: MY ONLINE ME)

2. What have you done recently about your Big Question?  Do you think of it and/or pursue it when we don't talk about it in class?  Why/why not?  (title: BQ THOUGHTS)

3. Please post your reading notes for Chapter 8 (title: BNW Notes Chapter 8)