Explain “This might seem like a heartwarming tale but there is a dark side.” (23)--Why does Wilson describe the behavior of the burying beetles as a heartwarming tale? (Note: he's not entirely serious here. He doesn't really think it's heartwarming.) What’s the dark side?
- BURYING BEETLES VS HUMANS
In Chapter 4, pp 23-24, Wilson describes the method burying beetles have devised for reproduction and survival.
a. What do you think about the morality of these evolutionary tactics? Why?
b. Are humans different? Explain.
- PROVE IT!
What’s Wilson's main point in chapter 4? Explain the chapter title, "Prove It!
Read the following essay.
http://teachers.dadeschools.net/dblackmon/TheoryofKnowledge/11Reason/Triumph%20of%20the%20Yell0001.pdf
Why do you think Tannen titles her essay “The Triumph of the Yell”? Does she think this triumph is a good thing? How do you know? Quote and explain.
Who is Deborah Tannen? Google her and report on what you find, using a combination of paraphrase and direct quotation (No repetition, please; include URLs)
How does this background information influence your reading of her article? Be specific.