Challenge of Instincts Exhibit (Choice) Museum of Challenges: Museum dedicated to the conflict of man’s nature and civilization’s expectations

CHOICE: Challenge of Instincts Exhibit (Choice) The challenge of relying on instincts or using our cognitive ability to rise above those instincts has been prevalent in our studies of literature this year. In Fever 1793, Mattie has to choose to be responsible rather than fearful. In The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Tom decides to face consequences and grow beyond is childish/selfish ways. In (LIT CIRCLE BOOK) . . . . THESIS

CHOICE: Challenge of Instincts Exhibit (Choice) Deepen man’s understanding of instinct The challenge of listening/ignoring instincts The challenge of civilization Choices When Challenged Supp ideas

Understanding instinct Where Instincts Originate and How they Work Understanding instinct

Understanding Instincts

PROGRAMMED FOR FIGHT OR FLIGHT Instincts - SURVIVAL Occipital Lobe – visual processing Cerebellum – fear, coordination, timing Brain Stem – evolutionary “frog brain” PROGRAMMED FOR FIGHT OR FLIGHT

COMPARING/CONTRASTING BRAIN DEVELOPMENT

Animal Instincts

Animal Instincts Buck, in Call of the Wild Killing Spitz; understands place as lead dog Head of the pack (alpha instinct) CD/Evidence

Animal Instincts Sol-leks, Billy, Dave Nigs & Skeet CD/Evidence

Human v. Animal Instincts Francios, Perrault – not masters/Buck leader Do they cooperate or accept Buck’s leadership? J. London uses the term “mastery” Laws of nature? Law of club and fang? CD/Evidence

Human v. Animal Instincts Man in the red sweater Hal, Charles, Mercedes - primitive? CD/Evidence

Human v Animal Instincts Judge Miller - name is about law/civilization CD/Evidence

The challenge of listening/ignoring instincts The Benefits of “Enlightenment” The challenge of listening/ignoring instincts

Development of the Fore-Brain

Forebrain HUMAN BRAIN Decision making & planning HUMAN BRAIN Judgement & consequences HUMAN BRAIN Cognition, concentration, memory

The Jedi & their greatest Master No fear, hate, anger irrational/emotions/instinctual Reason, thoughtfulness, enlightenment

https://youtu.be/XZbVLvT7qBU

Human Instincts or Choice? John Thornton Protect/defend Affection Loyalty, devotion “like his children” – Skeet, Nigs, & Buck

Instincts or Choice? War, Refugees, Compassion

Challenge of civilization What affect of the structures and rules Challenge of civilization

Civilization Laws we agree to Driving Working School rules

Civilization: Do We Choose? “Oh My Darling, Clementine” Historical rough life of settlers, miners Physical Dangers: nature – drowning Emotional – father dies of sadness Psychological – speaker demonstrates strength and moves on with living Laws we agree to???

Choices FOR CHALLENGES WHAT HUMAN NATURE CAN DO Choices FOR CHALLENGES

Choosing to Listen “Song of the Open Road I” Listening to instincts Leaving “whimperings” and “whinings” Tone of opportunity Acknowledges a sacrifice “carry with me” Choice – not a reaction

Choosing Freedom

Liberty Leading the People by Delacroix

The Challenge of Choice Humanity can rise above. The Challenge of Choice

CHOICE: Challenge of Instincts Exhibit (Choice) Deepen man’s understanding of instinct The challenge of listening/ignoring instincts The challenge of civilization Choices when challenged Supp ideas

CHOICE: Challenge of Instincts Exhibit (Choice) The challenge of relying on instincts or using our cognitive ability to rise above those instincts has been prevalent in our studies of literature this year. Humanity must remember that we have more than instincts, and must exercise our logical choices when faced with challenges, of nature or civilization. THESIS

Challenge of Instincts Exhibit (Choice) Museum of Challenges: Museum dedicated to the conflict of man’s nature and civilization’s expectations