Disccusion

Assignment #4 – The Butler

Instructions for Assignment

1. Use 12-point Times New Roman font.

2. Create your work in a Word file. Then upload into the Turnitin Assignment area – keep your receipt from Turnitin!

3. Use professional writing skills.

5.  Rewrite each question, followed by the answer.

6.  Plagiarism will result in a grade of zero and academic disciplinary actions. Do not be a cheater! Use your own words.

ATTENTION STUDENTS REPEATING THIS COURSE:  Some or all of the questions have changed for this assignment.

a) Watch the movie The Butler, which was released in 2013 (this movie is on reserve for the class in the Media Library, and is also available through a variety of popular movie venues). Write a brief synopsis or summary of the movie. (10 points)

b) Louis and Cecil often sit in judgment of each other and treat each other unjustly as a result, while Gloria acts as a just mediator between them. Have you ever judged somebody or have you been judged? Can you relate a particular instance when this took place? (10 points)

c) How do you make the decision between prudently weighing somebody’s actions and sitting in judgment of them as a person? Have you ever seen somebody reconcile with a victim of his or her unjust judgment? Have you ever, like Gloria, stood between two fighting people you love and tried to help them see each other as you see them? What happened? (10 points)

d) Which historical event did you know the least about prior to viewing this film? Describe the event. How did it affect you after watching it? (5 points)

e) Remember to use your best professional writing skills. (5 points)