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Lost: Episode 1 - “Pilot 1”NAME: _________1) When the episode begins, and Jack emerges from the jungle, what are the conditions under which he finds himself?2) How would this have affected him emotionally, physically?3) Why does this make Jack’s actions at the crash site particularly exceptional?4) ??When Jack tries to help the other passengers (i.e. man who is pinned beneath the plane, the pregnant woman), what leadership style does he demonstrate? Explain why you think so. 5) ??Does Jack’s leadership style change as the episode progresses? Provide proof to support your opinion.6) When Jack leaves the camp, what is the effect on his fellow crash survivors?7) ??What other characters emerge as leaders during the episode? Create the following chart in your notes and fill in for as many characters as you can: the character’s name or a description of the characterthe type of leadership the character ?demonstratesAn example to support your ideaLost: Episode 2 - “Pilot 2”1)?? As the survivors spend more time together, what things begin to complicate the functioning of the group?2) ??How do you think these will prove to be a challenge for Jack as the leader of the group?3) ??How might Jack, and his fellow survivors, try to resolve these challenges?4) ??Why does Jack lie to the rest of the group about finding a survivor in the cockpit? What does this reveal about Jack’s character?5) ??Several characters emerge during the episode that challenge Jack’s leadership, the most obvious being Sawyer. Complete the following chart:JackSawyerDominant Character Traits1.Proof:2. Proof:1. Proof:2. Proof:Leadership Style6) ??Do you think that Jack is the best leader for the group? Explain your answer.-1778011303000Lost: Episode 3 - “Tabula Rasa”Thomas Hobbes and Jean-Jacques Rousseau were 17th and 18th century philosophers with contrasting theories about human nature. -20612103348355Jean-Jacques Rousseau00Jean-Jacques Rousseau-2176780112966500-1991360780415Thomas Hobbes00Thomas HobbesHobbes’ theory is based upon the assumption that human nature is naturally competitive and violent; while Rousseau’s theory about the state of ‘natural man’ is one living in harmony with nature and in a better situation than what he was seeing throughout his life in Europe. Hobbes has been criticised because of his overly cynical view of human nature, whereas Rousseau has been criticised because of his na?ve view of human nature. Hobbes claimed that we are all selfish and concerned only with our own self-preservation even if it comes at the cost of others. This would result in conflict, and eventually descent into a ‘State of War’. Even altruistic actions could be explained in this manner because, according to Hobbes’ theory, our primary desire is self-preservation and in others’ misfortune one’s own plight is foreseen, therefore providing motivation to act in this seemingly unselfish manner. Overall, Hobbes has a rather negative view about human nature, in that without an ‘absolute sovereign’ to control our desires we will live in a constant ‘State of War’, which is ‘solitary, poor, nasty, brutish and short’.Rousseau’s theory contrasted with that of Hobbes, as he thought human nature was largely good. Society is the corrupting force that transforms ‘natural man’ into the self-obsessed beast illustrated by Hobbes. Rousseau does not deny that Hobbes’ account of the ‘State of Nature’ is correct, just that Hobbes did not define the ‘State of Nature’ correctly. For Rousseau, the ‘State of Nature’ is much more than just a removal of government, it is the removal of all ‘cultural clothes’ including beliefs, language and even an understanding of ourselves. At this level of development Rousseau believed that self-love and pity are the only sentiments that remain in our nature; that we are solitary, and have no desire for power because there would be nobody to have power over. Therefore Rousseau’s view of human nature is very positive compared to Hobbes’, and that any negative aspects of human nature are the result of interaction with society.1) ??Describe some characters’ actions from the episode that illustrate either Hobbes’ or Rousseau’s theories about human nature:In summary, Hobbes believes that human are... In summary, Rousseau believes that humans are...Examples of Hobbes...Examples of Rousseau...2) ??What does Sawyer mean when he says that Jack isn’t seeing the “big picture”? What does this conversation reveal about each man?3) ??This episode explores the issue of euthanasia. What are your opinions on this matter? Do you agree with the actions of the survivors in regards to the Marshal?4) ??How is the gun, and the possession of it, symbolic of the drawbacks of being a leader?5) ??What events occur that suggest that the island is moving towards democracy?6) ??Identify one example of democratic decision making that occurs in this episode. ................
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