We will be having a Socratic Seminar next Wednesday (10/22) on PTSD and Catcher in the Rye. I want to have an engaging discussion in which we discuss: What is PTSD? Whether or not we can attribute some of Holden's behavior to PTSD? Whether or not JD Salinger may have suffered from PTSD? How did Salinger's experience in WWII affected his writing and his later life? How are we dealing with this issue in America today?
Today we began to brainstorm some questions we may have regarding these topics. Your job is to read the following articles and gain some knowledge on the subject. I want you to keep the questions we discussed in mind as you read. As you read the following articles I want you to annotate the text. Meaning write down any questions you have, mark any confusion, or highlight main points that will back up your ideas. You will use these documents to aid the discussion and allow you to back up any claims with facts. You will need to turn in at least 5 open ended questions or discussion topics by Monday (10/20) regarding each of the following:
- Do you think we can attribute some of Holden's feelings to PTSD?
- Do you believe Salinger himself suffered from PTSD which affected his writing and later life?
- What are we doing in America currently, or can we do, to help those with PTSD?
The Catcher in the Rye
How Fighting in World War II Changed JD Salinger
A Loyal Soldier Doesn't Deserve This
PTSD Foundation of America - What is PTSD?
Mental Health America - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Art of Early Japan
Please complete your art history and turn it in by Friday (10/17) when you arrive in class. Remember next week you will be giving a presentation on your favorite piece of early Asian art.
Art of Early Japan
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