Man in a High Castle Discussion Guide

HUMANITIES/CLASSICS 3220 - SCIENCE FICTION

STUDY GUIDE MAN IN A HIGH CASTLE


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This study guide is it is designed to help you prepare for a discussion leading to writing a commentary paper. You should follow the outline below and use the other students in this class to help you think about and write a commentary that will earn bonus points.

1. (5 minutes) Write three questions about who the "heroes" and "villians" in Man in a High Castle are. Think about Frank Frink, Tagomi, Julianna, Baynes, Abendson, or any of the other characters that interest you. Who casts the I Ching and why?




2. (5 minutes) Write a brief explanation of which you think might be the best question to discuss.



3. (30 minutes) Introduce yourself to the students in your group and share your questions and explanations with the rest of the group. Spend a bit of time talking with each other about each of the questions to see where they lead you.
4. (15 minutes) Select a question (or questions) you would like to have the instructor discuss that you think might produce a good discussion and interesting commentaries. Then discuss that question with each other. You should make a few notes on a separate sheet about what you say to each other.
5. (5 minutes) Report your groups question(s) to the rest of the class. Turn in this sheet with your groups question(s) and the names of the rest of your group written in the spaces provided.

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THE MEMBERS OF GROUP #_____ WERE:

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