Final Questions
Reading
Demeter and Persephone
Community or Individual--which is more important?
(a) What was the consequence of Demeter’s actions?
When she, Persephone leaves Demeter makes everything die and the weather become cold.
(b) How did humankind suffer as a result of one individual’s impulses?
Humankind suffered because when the weather got cold the crops wouldn't grow and many people would die.
(c) What does this myth suggest about the effects of an individual’s actions on the community as a whole?
The myth suggest that the effect of an individuals actions can cause the whole community to suffer.
Sun and Moon in a Box
Community or Individual--which is more important?
(a) How do Coyote’s ignorance and selfishness cause harm to others?
His selfishness causes harm to others because now that the sun and moon aren't close to them they now experience winter.
(b) Which character bears more blame for losing the sun and moon? Why?
The eagle bears more blame because coyote doesn't real care or even feel bad and eagle does
(c) What does this folk tale imply about the individual’s responsibility to the community?It implies that individuals are responsible make a good happy, healthy community.
Popocatepetl & Ixtalacihuatl
Community or Individual--which is more important?
(a) Was the Emperor’s decision at the legend’s beginning better for the individual or the
community?
It was better for him as an individual because nobody gained anything from it except for him.
(b) Is it ever important to consider the needs of a community over the needs of an
individual? Explain.
Yes, because you shouldn't make everyone suffer just so you can feel good.