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Please save the themes table on to your computer as you will need to fill in the right hand column as we explore the novel in class. Time will be given at the end of some lessons to work on this.

 

As you read The Messenger, consider what the words 'altruism' and 'vigilante' mean.

There is often a fine line between them and intervention into the lives of others can lead to positive, or negative consequences.


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A MODERN DAY GOOD SAMARITAN

Open link : Good Samaritan assaulted after standing up for Muslim women who were abused on Melbourne train May 26, 2015

http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/good-samaritan-assaulted-after-standing-up-for-muslim-women-who-were-abused-on-melbourne-train-20150526-gh9j6x.html

1) Read the articles in link above AND in attachment below. DISCUSS: Should we still stand up against what we believe is wrong despite the dangers? How do these stories relate to Ed in the novel?

 


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