Ethics [Thursday, October 11, 1st period]

[sith_happened]

Anakin was leaning against his desk looking calm.

It was a strange vibe for him.

"Today we talk about envy," he said quietly. "There's always something that someone else seems to have that we want: clothing, grades, family, love, looks, acclaim...their achievements remind us of something we don't think we have enough of."

He began pacing as he warmed to his subject. "A wise man once said that envy is the art of counting the other person's blessings instead of your own. An entire industry has sprung up and flourished exploiting the idea that we envy those who have achieved fame." Anakin made a face. "With the equally charming dark side that we'll take joy in watching their failures."

He crossed his arms over his chest. "So today we'll be gossip mongers. Come up with a story about one of the people in this class, in the school, or on the island. It doesn't have to be true. It just has to be something that would get people's attention. Then pass it on. We'll see the ramifications of envy for ourselves."

He was kind of counting on the students choosing to start rumors about people they didn't like. He knew human nature that way.

Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want - The Smiths

Comments

Re: Start a rumor

[missed-the-gate.livejournal.com]

"Problem, sir?" John asked, unable to stop himself.

Re: Start a rumor

[sith_happened]

Anakin moved closer and dropped his voice to a low growl. "Don't push me, young one. I don't like you that much to begin with."

Re: Start a rumor

[missed-the-gate.livejournal.com]

"But you like me some," John pointed out.

Re: Start a rumor

[sith_happened]

"I'm being nice for Jaina," Anakin hissed. And he thought this was being nice. Sigh. "We're hardly friends."

Re: Start a rumor

[missed-the-gate.livejournal.com]

This is you nice? he thought. John should realize that he didn't want to see angry. And yet. "You know, I don't recall you having a problem with me during Flight workshop."

Re: Start a rumor

[sith_happened]

"You weren't dating my granddaughter then," Anakin said.

Re: Start a rumor

[missed-the-gate.livejournal.com]

"Well, that's not something I can help," John replied.

Re: Start a rumor

[sith_happened]

Anakin's arched eyebrow spoke volumes.

Re: Start a rumor

[missed-the-gate.livejournal.com]

"I can't," he repeated, though it was more that he didn't want to. Despite his longing for parental-type approval, John wasn't able to delve into his emotions for a better explanation. He avoided that whole 'feelings' thing when he could.

Re: Start a rumor

[sith_happened]

Anakin looked unimpressed before stalking away.