The Scholar's Attic

The pattern of every modern revolution of the past 230(ish) years. With the French Revolution as our template, we draw sobering parallels between then and now, and several other revolutions in between.

A wrap-up of the "bottom line" of the Philosopher's Chart (4th column on that chart), as well as 3 key paintings by French artist Jacques-Louis David and how they function as fine art AND propaganda: The Tennis Court Oath, the Death of Marat, and the Coronation of Napoleon. 

From the Declaration of the Rights of Man, to the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. 

A how-to on writing an abstract for our world view studies, using John McWhorter's "The Great Awokening: Atonement as Activism" as our initial article. The in-class worksheets needed for this discussion are (1) ISM Journal Entry -- "How-To" Template, and (2) The ISM Shortlist, both of which should be used as templates and resources for future ISM Journal entries.

Character mapping, major themes, and more than a few entanglements from Jane Austen's beloved classic.

A look at the first half of one of the most notorious revolutions ever. From the coronation of Louis XVI to the storming of the Bastille.

In which we wrap up our study of the Enlightenment thinkers, plus a quick Visual Media Intro with tips on ways to break down the world views behind it.