For this blog, you will examine "euthanasia" - or in other words, "mercy killing". Like abortion, euthanasia is a very controversial topic. Does a person who is terminally ill, handicapped, or in a desperate situation have the right to die by euthanasia? People say that dying by euthanasia is to die with dignity, instead of living on life support machines or any other means of constant care.
Like abortion, euthanasia has multiple perspectives. You will reflect on Of Mice and Men and read two current articles, one more extreme than the other, and you will analyze the different possible points of view. Each response should be 3-5 THOUGHTFUL and academic sentences that include specific details.
As you read the articles, utilize Internet tools like dictionary.com and wikipedia to clarify concepts that you do not understand. Any plagiarism from the Internet or other blogs will result in a zero.
1. Reflecting on Of Mice and Mena.
a. Explain George's perspective for what he did to Lennie.
George probably thought that he was doing the best for Lennie. If he didn't do it then Curley would of done it. George probably did think of what was going to be best for Lennie but I would have never done it to anybody even if they'd ask me.
b. Do you think that was the best thing to do for Lennie?
It probably was the best for Lennie in George's point of view since he died at instantly. If Carlson or Curley would of found him then they would have shot him in the guts where he would of felt pain and not died at the exact moment that the bullet hit him. Lennie died in peace thinking of nice thoughts when he died but that probably wasn't the only solution for George to solve the "Lennie" problem.
Father in Italy Accused of Murder
a. Using a "quote" to support your response, explain the father's reasons for what he did.
"Eluana Englaro, who had been in a vegetative state for 17 years, died Feb. 9 in a clinic in the city of Udine after doctors removed her feeding tubes."
b. Using a "quote" to support your response, explain if that was the best thing to do for the daughter.
"The court accepted that before the accident, his daughter had expressed a preference for dying over being kept alive artificially." I agree with what the father did because his daughter had asked for death instead of staying alive artificiality.
c. Do you agree or disagree with what the father did? Why?
What the father did for his daughter wasn't murder, he was just helping her die on her own and not keep her alive artificially like her preference.
3. Man Kills Family after Losing his Job
a. Imagine and list things that might have been going through the father's mind as he contemplated his "mercy" killing. (In the article, the father's suicide note gives specific evidence of why he did what he did. Elaborate on it.) Specifically, what could he have been negative or paranoid about?
Like abortion, euthanasia has multiple perspectives. You will reflect on Of Mice and Men and read two current articles, one more extreme than the other, and you will analyze the different possible points of view. Each response should be 3-5 THOUGHTFUL and academic sentences that include specific details.
As you read the articles, utilize Internet tools like dictionary.com and wikipedia to clarify concepts that you do not understand. Any plagiarism from the Internet or other blogs will result in a zero.
1. Reflecting on Of Mice and Mena.
a. Explain George's perspective for what he did to Lennie.
George probably thought that he was doing the best for Lennie. If he didn't do it then Curley would of done it. George probably did think of what was going to be best for Lennie but I would have never done it to anybody even if they'd ask me.
b. Do you think that was the best thing to do for Lennie?
It probably was the best for Lennie in George's point of view since he died at instantly. If Carlson or Curley would of found him then they would have shot him in the guts where he would of felt pain and not died at the exact moment that the bullet hit him. Lennie died in peace thinking of nice thoughts when he died but that probably wasn't the only solution for George to solve the "Lennie" problem.
Father in Italy Accused of Murder
a. Using a "quote" to support your response, explain the father's reasons for what he did.
"Eluana Englaro, who had been in a vegetative state for 17 years, died Feb. 9 in a clinic in the city of Udine after doctors removed her feeding tubes."
b. Using a "quote" to support your response, explain if that was the best thing to do for the daughter.
"The court accepted that before the accident, his daughter had expressed a preference for dying over being kept alive artificially." I agree with what the father did because his daughter had asked for death instead of staying alive artificiality.
c. Do you agree or disagree with what the father did? Why?
What the father did for his daughter wasn't murder, he was just helping her die on her own and not keep her alive artificially like her preference.
3. Man Kills Family after Losing his Job
a. Imagine and list things that might have been going through the father's mind as he contemplated his "mercy" killing. (In the article, the father's suicide note gives specific evidence of why he did what he did. Elaborate on it.) Specifically, what could he have been negative or paranoid about?
- he and his wife lost their jobs
- didn't have a job in a family of 7 with the oldest child being only 8 years old.
b. Unfortunately, with America's failing economy, many professionals are losing their jobs. While many do not resort to something as extreme as the man in the article, it does cause stress within families. What are some ways that parents can support children (to succeed in life) that do NOT require money?
Parents can support their children without money by:
Parents can support their children without money by:
- simply encouraging school
- showing love to them
