#1. The images are definitely humourous. I had a specific image in my head of what Gregor looked like, but seeing the graphic novel definitely changed my view. Although in saying this I like having the graphic novel by my side and visually seeing how everything plays out. I had always imagined Gregor still looking a bit human but the graphic novel helps confirm that he truly is a bug and really gives justice to his "metamorphosized" state. I think that Kuper chose to put it in black and white so as to not give too much detail about Gregor; this way the reader can still intrepret Gregor's color and surroundings for themselves. I appreciate his decision.
#4 I think that Kafka does. In reading the novel the desciptions of Gregor are more in depth but seem to be less harsh than the picture descriptions in the graphic novels.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Group Dynamics
During our fishbowl activity in class yesterday, I was able to view the dynamic from both an insider and outsider perspective. While on the inside of the leaderless discussion, I observed the flow of ideas. Each member of our group threw out several ideas that we all let sink in. Once someone would state their opinion on a question, such as "does civilization make people better or worse," others had time to form their own opinions and to state where they agreed and disagreed. Overall, I felt like we had an organized and healthy discussion that allowed people to express their ideas, others to feed on those ideas, and as a result new views were generated.
From an outsider perspective, I was able to observe the fluidity of the discussion and how the group members cooperated together as a whole. If ever one person maybe went off topic, another member would assure them that it's okay and that they were "building." this type of encouragement among members made it a positive environment where ideas could flow freely. I felt like people were comfortable owning their ideas and expressing their opinions. A lot of great questions were brought up as well that helped some people think and search deeper in their analysis and ideas. Overall, looking from both the inside and the outside of our fishbowl activity, a great flow of ideas were generated and the eagerness of each member to exchange ideas with one another lead to a positive environment and effective group dynamics.
From an outsider perspective, I was able to observe the fluidity of the discussion and how the group members cooperated together as a whole. If ever one person maybe went off topic, another member would assure them that it's okay and that they were "building." this type of encouragement among members made it a positive environment where ideas could flow freely. I felt like people were comfortable owning their ideas and expressing their opinions. A lot of great questions were brought up as well that helped some people think and search deeper in their analysis and ideas. Overall, looking from both the inside and the outside of our fishbowl activity, a great flow of ideas were generated and the eagerness of each member to exchange ideas with one another lead to a positive environment and effective group dynamics.
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