2009-2010 discussion

1. Analysis--> According to Benjamin Hoff, what are the differences between Confucianism and Taoism?

2. Application--> In The Te of Piglet, the author inserted a passage of the Age of Perfect Virtue. Do you think this system of society could still work nowadays?

3. Evaluation--> Do you think the author made a good choice by choosing Piglet to represent and demonstrate the process of "Virtue into Virtue That Steps Out"?

Devonte H
Grammar:In the song on page 51 why does the aruthor underline the word you?

Evaluation: Can you prove the fact that piglet can be a true hero?
Application: If a Taoist was faced with a diffcult problem such as two people are dying and you can only save one which one would you save if you were a Taoist?

Hello my name is Erik Ramirez the great.
Evaluation:is there a beter solution in Confucianism in teaching the kids a lesson rather than killing them for disobieng or disgracing their family??

Application:how would the story change if piglet were not the main character? would the story change at all?

Sythesis:Could you new and unusual uses for taoism? if so what would you add or change about it?

1. Analysis: What is the main reason Benjamin Hoff used Winnie The Pooh characters to explain Toaism?

2. Synthsis: If you were to make a maovie based on Toaism, Whom would be present in the movie and why?

3. Evaluation: When does Hoff use Italisized words in his writing?

Erick wroted:Application:how would the story change if piglet were not the main character? would the story change at all?

Answer: I think that if Piglet were not the main Character in the story, The story would change alot.He would probably use Eeyore and we wouldn't have a great example of what Toaism is.I'm not saying Eeyore is a bad character but Piglet is a perfect example of Toaism. There's Pooh but he's already the star. Toaism is about peace and gentleness and that is exactly what he is.

Leana wrote: "Erick wroted:Application:how would the story change if piglet were not the main character? would the story change at all?

Answer: I think that if Piglet were not the main Character in the story..."

Leana wrote: "1. Analysis: What is the main reason Benjamin Hoff used Winnie The Pooh characters to explain Toaism?

devonte responded to Leana's Analysis qustion: I belive that Benjamin Hoff used Pooh characters to capture the childishness of Toaism. He states that Toaism is free and child like and what better way can author capture that childishness then using characters from a chlidreeans book. The characters in this book also have some of the traits used in Toaist teachings so these two combonations make the perfect mix for a simple book explaing Toaism.

2. Synthsis: If you were to make a maovie based on Toaism, Whom would be present in the

devonte responded to Leana's Analysis qustion: I belive that Benjamin Hoff used Pooh characters to capture the childishness of Toaism. He states that Toaism is free and child like and what better way can author capture that childishness then using characters from a chlidreeans book. The characters in this book also have some of the traits used in Toaist teachings so these two combonations make the perfect mix for a simple book explaing Toaism.

Leana responded: That's a very good answer. I didn't think of it that way while i was reading The Te of Piglet. My opinion and your opinion are kind of on the same page. I guess great minds think alike.

Jacquelin wrote: Application--> In The Te of Piglet, the author inserted a passage of the Age of Perfect Virtue. Do you think this system of society could still work nowadays?

Answer: well, to be completely honest i beleive it wouldn't work with in our days. There would be alot of contro versy over it just because there's a little change going on. For example, in The Eeyore effect he said "certain Eeyores" keep making unnesceassary changes ( the Eeyore Effect, Pg 76) and so on. If this society could actually take things very well then it might work. This system is just not for our days. We wouldn't make although it would be a great idea.

Leana wrote: "1. Analysis: What is the main reason Benjamin Hoff used Winnie The Pooh characters to explain Toaism?

Virginia M
I believe he used these characters to catch peoples attention. its hard not to pick up a book with a adorable looking winnie the pooh character on the front. i know thats why i did! :)

Devonte askeded:Evaluation: Can you prove the fact that piglet can be a true hero?

erik ramirez the great's response:I think that i could prove that piglet was a true hero. If you look on page fifty the first paragraph before pooh's song piglet is being described about being small yet piglet is a bold character(and not just a character in a book). How he uses his size to his advantage and what not.Its not necassarily that he is a hero or whatever your asking but its more that he is not as small in personalilty as he is in hieght.like piglet is more than just a small rat or whatever he is.ya got my drift devonte??

Erik wrote: "Hello my name is Erik Ramirez the great.
Evaluation:is there a beter solution in Confucianism in teaching the kids a lesson rather than killing them for disobieng or disgracing their family??

Virginia M
HI erik the great!! I believe there a better way to punish the children than flat out killing them. I believe killing someone is a horrible thing and really doesnt teach the child a lesson or really get a point across. I believe everyone learns from their mistakes and i the child is gone there is absolutely no way he can learn about what he has done wrong!

Jacquelin asked:Do you think the author made a good choice by choosing Piglet to represent and demonstrate the process of "Virtue into Virtue That Steps Out"?

erik ramirez the great's response: hi jacquelin long time no see:) anyways yes I do think the author made a good decision by choosing piglet because Mr.Benjamin Hoff wrote a whole section about small animals. A perfect example is sir piglet. Piglet would always have great ideas and thoughts yet his opinion would be laid off or not spoken of because of his size. piglet is a small timid characters but despise this he has an amazing imagination. Yet piglet stuck with his ideas and took his size into an advantage to help his beloved friends. what do you think jacquelin?!?

Application: Do you know an instance in which you felt the way Piglet feltnin the beginning of the story?

Evaluation: Based on what you read so far,will you recommend someone to read this book? Why or why not?

Grammar: How does the author begin and end each chapter?

Jacqueline says: Analysis--> According to Benjamin Hoff, what are the differences between Confucianism and Taoism?


Sternadia says: The diffences between Confucianism and Taoism is Confucianism is sten,regimented, often serve. He says that Taoism is a philosophy or a religion,that is happy,gentle,childlike,and serene.

Leana wrote, "What is the main reason Benjamin Hoff used Winnie The Pooh characters to explain Taoism?"

I think the main reason why the author chose characters from Winnie the Pooh to explain Taoism is because first of all, a lot of us were viewers of the cartoon when we were small which makes it easier for us to relate to what he's telling us. Secondly, Taoism, according to him, is supposed to be serene and childlike and Winne the Pooh kind of fits in that category. Last but not the least, Benjamin Hoff probably wants to add a touch of interest into his novel or else, the explanations he's doing could become a little stuffy for readers, particularly the young ones.

Erik wrote, "How would the story change if Piglet were not the main character? Would the story change at all? "

Well, frankly speaking, I don't think the story would change much since Te of Taoism is the author's main subject. Piglet really isn't. Benjamin Hoff is just using Piglet as a reference so readers could understand his elaborations better. I'm guessing he would simply choose another character that we all know who has the characteristics he's looking for.

Leana wrote: "Jacquelin wrote: Application--> In The Te of Piglet, the author inserted a passage of the Age of Perfect Virtue. Do you think this system of society could still work nowadays?

Answer: well, to b..."

I agree with you because I actually don't believe that the system of the Age of Perfect Virtue would work either. I think this system of society is fictional and is made to encourage good deeds of human beings.

Erik wrote: "Jacquelin asked:Do you think the author made a good choice by choosing Piglet to represent and demonstrate the process of "Virtue into Virtue That Steps Out"?

erik ramirez the great's response:..."

Hi Erik =] Well... I think you're quite right about Piglet having more ideas than a person could imagine from such a small animal but I'm thinking more about the... virtue part. Good answer though~

Sternadia wrote: "Jacqueline says: Analysis--> According to Benjamin Hoff, what are the differences between Confucianism and Taoism?


Sternadia says: The diffences between Confucianism and Taoism is Confucianism..."

Yup, that's the answer I was looking for but u could be a bit more detailed... For example, the author described Confucian officials and Tao "heroes" and such.

Leana wrote: 2. Synthsis: If you were to make a maovie based on Toaism, Whom would be present in the movi..."

i think that people who are in seek of inner peace would be at the movies to see this film. i also believe that people who are in question of their faith would be present to rekindle their faith. people who are just fans of pooh bear might even be there. thats all the people that i know would be there. if you can think of any others that would be attending let me know.

Devonte wrote:
Application: If a Taoist was faced with..."

i think that they would stay in a constent state of being and choose neither. they would "just be" and become sidetracked even after it is to late. this is one of the side effects of taoism that needs to be changed.

Nathan wrote: "Devonte wrote:
Application: If a Taoist was faced with..."

i think that they would stay in a constent state of being and choose neither. they would "just be" and become sidetracked even after ..."

I think that this comment means should people stay with a relegion or changethat that i think this means

Virginia wrote: "Leana wrote: "1. Analysis: What is the main reason Benjamin Hoff used Winnie The Pooh characters to explain Toaism?

Virginia M
I believe he used these characters to catch peoples attention. its h..."

Leana responded: great virginia. That another good way of putting it. As a matter of fact: that's why i even picked up the book and started reading it.

Jacqueline wrote: "Leana wrote, "What is the main reason Benjamin Hoff used Winnie The Pooh characters to explain Taoism?"

I think the main reason why the author chose characters from Winnie the Pooh to explain Taoi..."

Leana respoded: that's just the answer i was hoping to find Jacquelin. I based it on why i picked it up and what i beleive. The answer you gave to me was awsome.

Jacqueline wrote: "Leana wrote: "Jacquelin wrote: Application--> In The Te of Piglet, the author inserted a passage of the Age of Perfect Virtue. Do you think this system of society could still work nowadays?

Answer..."

leana: thanks alot! When i read more into the book i learned human beings are more selfish than kind and sweet to even be perfect or fit the portrait of anything Taosism teaches.

Nathan wrote: "Leana wrote: 2. Synthsis: If you were to make a maovie based on Toaism, Whom would be present in the movi..."

i think that people who are in seek of inner peace would be at the movies to see thi..."

leana responed: that was a perfect answer. Another thing you could of added was anybody who is learning or practicing Taosim.