Throughout the week, we will continue breaking down Existentialism is a Humanism.
Monday: Continued discussion of the defense against the first reproach and addressing the second reproach.
Tuesday: Third reproach
Wednesday: Fourth reproach
1. No Exit–Read through page 18 (stop when Inez starts singing). Extract everything from everything. Keep Sartre’s essay in mind. Additionally, we want to try and make sense of the author’s message. And perhaps more importantly, how does Sartre communicate that message? Remember, Sartre literally articulates the play’s primary themes at the end; so, let’s try and discern those themes before the end. To that end:
2. Class Forum–As always, bring a printed copy of your response into class.
