Today, we began our exploration of the topic of “human nature”. Specifically, Will is going to be taking a position on the fundamental “goodness/evilness” of human nature. He reviewed the literary vocabulary that he had for homework. He was able to articulate examples of allegories, dystopia, theme, symbols and dramatic irony. Next, we explored the literary terms: allusion, conflict, archetype, and dynamic power. This led to a great discussion, as Will shared examples of these literary terms from current movies. For homework, Will should read William Golding’s obituary and highlight key details. As he reads the information, he should look for clues and insights into what William Golding’s opinion would be on our essential question regarding the inherent "goodness" or "evilness" of man.