Hi Class,

Good work on Othello. Thanks for all your contributions to the discussion.

For next Thursday:

1–Review the Ethics handout as I will begin the class with these ideas (see Readings)

2–Consider the ethical decisions at the end of Othello.

-What motivates Othello to kill Desdemona? To protect his prestige or to punish? Other considerations?

-What does Emilia gain/lose as she challenges her husband?

-Lodovico tell Cassio that he can decide the fate of “this hellish villain.” What should be done with Iago?

3–Read up to page 53 (chapter 35) in Life of Pi by Yann Martel (In Readings). Make sure to take notes. What are the ethical questions surrounding zoos? What about the ethics of Pi changing religions?

Best,

Prof. Scanlan