1. Bell Ringer 2/18 What are the results when people consider only a portion of a problem as opposed to the whole? Do all problems have multiple facets (parts), or can they simply fall into the “it is what it is” category? Example? What are the results when people consider only a portion of a problem as opposed to the whole? Do all problems have multiple facets (parts), or can they simply fall into the “it is what it is” category? Example?

2. Rumi Poetry and Proverbs

3. Rumi Father was an Islamic teacher Father was an Islamic teacher Lived in what is modern Turkey Lived in what is modern Turkey Became a Sufi master – Sufism is an Islamic movement in the 10 th century that stressed the immediate, personal union of the human soul with God Became a Sufi master – Sufism is an Islamic movement in the 10 th century that stressed the immediate, personal union of the human soul with God Established “whirling dervishes” – a group who taught hypnotic dancing was a means to spiritual enlightenment Established “whirling dervishes” – a group who taught hypnotic dancing was a means to spiritual enlightenment

4. Literary Analysis Didactic literature: teaches beliefs of the culture Didactic literature: teaches beliefs of the culture Analogy – comparison of how two things are similar Analogy – comparison of how two things are similar Metaphor Metaphor Direct: establishes direct connection Direct: establishes direct connection This being human is a guest house. This being human is a guest house. Implied: suggest comparison Implied: suggest comparison …getting always more/ marks on your preserving tablets …getting always more/ marks on your preserving tablets

5. Elephant in the Dark Examination of part versus whole Examination of part versus whole Human distortions Human distortions Human perceptions Human perceptions Human cooperation Human cooperation Literal versus symbolic interpretations Literal versus symbolic interpretations

6. Two Kinds of Intelligence Acquired intelligence versus innate intelligence Acquired intelligence versus innate intelligence Inside out versus outside in Inside out versus outside in Memorization versus examination Memorization versus examination Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence

7. The Guest House Human influences Human influences Reception versus acceptance Reception versus acceptance Expected versus unexpected Expected versus unexpected Rejection versus acceptance – freedom? Rejection versus acceptance – freedom?

8. Which is Worth More? Popularity versus solitude Popularity versus solitude Solitude versus isolation Solitude versus isolation Freedom Freedom Power Power Pride Pride