universal themes (big ideas) Flashcards
1
Q
the nature of love
A
the debate about what love should be- courtly and ideal or physical and real
2
Q
the individual vs society
A
the conflict between the rules that keep the peace, and our passions that define who we are
3
Q
fate and free will
A
the debate about whether we control our lives, or whether a higher power does this
4
Q
the nature of conflict
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the idea that violence creates a cycle of more violence and needs to be controlled
5
Q
excess
A
the idea that extreme feelings will always lead to destruction and should be controlled
6
Q
social order
A
the way that society is managed so that there is some peace and nobody is harmed
