Betrayal

Betrayal is a powerful word.  It is about disloyalty and about breaking trust.  We will see betrayal in Hamlet.  Think about why people betray others and what that says about the state of trust in a relationship.

In this week's blog, think about how one character is betrayed in Hamlet and what that causes. Then connect that betrayal to your world--pop culture wise.  Look at how betrayal is portrayed in film, television shows, books.  What is the result of betrayal and how do people in the pop culture pieces feel about the betrayal?

Roles of Women

Each generation sees a change in the roles assigned to women.  When my mother was growing up, the expectation was for women to grow up, get married, have the 2.5 kids and the house.  My generation had different gender expectations.  

For this week's blog, think about the expectations being put on your generation.  Examine how those roles are conveyed: television, movies, songs.  

Your post should include the following information:
1. What roles or expectations are placed on women today?
2. How do you see those roles/expectations being conveyed?
3. What are your thoughts on those roles?

Loyalty

We often hear people say that we live in a "dog eat dog world."  With this in mind, we need to look at where our loyalties sit.   What makes a person loyal to another?  How do we know if someone is loyal to us?  What happens to break that loyalty and how do we feel when we are disloyal?  

Think about this idea.  In your post, explain how and why you are loyal.  Who are you loyal to and why does loyalty matter?