1. Reflecting on Of Mice and Men
a. Explain George's perspective for what he did to Lennie
b. Do you think that was the best thing to do for Lennie?

a.George killed Lennie when they meet after he killed Curly's wife. He thought
that was the best thing to do for Lennie so he would go through more in life. Also so another person wouldn't kill him like Curly because then Curly will make him suffer dieing more brutal ways.He thought that he would be the right person to end his life because he made it peaceful talking about their dreams.

b.I think that it was not the best thing to do for Lennie if wanted him to die some body would've done it. Like if it was me I my conscious would bother me all of my life for killing a close friend just because I felt bad for him or her of their living situation.

2. Father in Italy Accused of Murder

a. Using a "quote" to support your response, explain the father's reasons for what he did.

"Late last year, 67-year-old Beppino Englaro, won an intense 10-year legal battle to allow his daughter's feeding tubes to be removed, saying that was her wish."

The father's reason was that his daughter wish was for feeding tubes to be removed. I think that he just wanted to grant his daughter last wish. Also he just wanted to do what a good father would do for their daughter.

b. Using a "quote" to support your response, explain if that was the best thing to do for the daughter.

"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. She was 38."

It was the best thing to do for the daughter because she was suffering for 17 years and nobody deserves that. Also although maybe she did not show it a person can feel the suffering because she is not living life if your alive in herself. So it was the best thing to do for her to take the feeding tubes I would like that if I was her if it was for 17 years.
c. Do you agree or disagree with what the father did? Why?
I do agree with the father because if I was a father and my daughter granted that wish i would do it. I wouldn't stand seeing my child suffering for long period of time. Then what would life be for her if she can practically can't live it when your alive. She would do better in her other life were it can be peaceful. Also he deserve all this drama but people have different opinions.



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?
What have been going through the father's mind as he contemplated his "mercy" killing was negative stuff not positive stuff he would've done. Like he couldn't live with being fired from his work and thought it was over for him. That he couldn't take care of his family so he gave up. Also he was paranoid and thought he was a failure to his family then what can the family think more of him after killing them. Instead of trying to look for another job or trying other options positive ones it had to end like this.



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?

They ways that parents can support children (to succeed in life) without money is always being their for them. If the child knows that the parent is always there supporting them that's all they ask for. If they see that the parents do care about them they will succeed in life because they are doing it for some one. Also helping them when they need help and listing to them. That's all we ask we don't ask for money that comes and goes what we need is a healthy parent that is there until one dies through good and bad times.


4. After reading Of Mice and Men and the two articles, what is your stance on euthanasia? Is "mercy" killing a legitimate way to ending someones life? List any exceptions, if you have any. (This response should be 7-10 sentences). After posting this blog, comment on 3 other classmate's blogs. In your comments, you will explain why you agree or disagree with their response to #4. (Your comments will be graded as well - they should be 3-5 THOUGHTFUL and academic sentences that include specific details. Any inappropriate comments will be deleted immediately and the culprit will be given a zero on their assignment)