Ye Shall Be As Gods? – Class 8, Period 3

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A careful observer might note that Juli was looking mildly peaky today. A breakthrough in a project tended to make sleep scarce—especially when the breakthrough happens late at night. The snow giraffes she’d had to avoid on her way up to the school had only convinced her that she needed more sleep. Preferably right away.

Nonetheless, she was as neatly put together and composed as usual. Even slightly mirthful, but it was unlikely most of her students would recognize that. Once all her students had gathered. Juli smiled faintly and took a sip of her coffee. Mmmm. Coffee.

“I’m quite certain at least some of you have guessed the content of today’s class. Yes, midterms.” Thrilling. At least she didn’t have to do much talking today.

“Once you’ve received your test papers you may begin,” Juli said, “no two tests are alike, and I am looking for complete and well-thought answers. No matter your opinion I wish to see what reasoning you’ve got to back it up.”

She eyed the class, eyebrows quirking almost unnoticeably at the three sparkle-balls assuming they’re around she had instead of students and added dryly, “If you currently do not possess hands, or alternative means of writing, please see me once the exam has started.”

Yes. Juli needed more coffee for this.

“Begin.”

[Please to be waiting for the massive OCD is up! Yay!]

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Re: Midterm Questions! Adam Park

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Adam read over the questions a few times, taking a moment to think about his answers before he started writing.

1. Death. What is it, do you think, that drives people to try and deny that limit?
I think some people are afraid to die. They have such a strong desire to keep living, that they'll do anything to prolong death. Maybe they don't want to leave loved ones behind, maybe there's something - a life goal that they have yet to accomplish that they'd really like to see completed.

There could be a number of reasons why they'd want to deny death. The fact is, death is a part of life. I'm not sure it can be avoided.

2. Why would anyone want to clone themselves? Explain your reasoning.
I think this question can tie in with my previous answer. Perhaps they want to clone themselves because they hope to cheat death, they're afraid of dying and wish to live forever.

Maybe they wish to see what will occur in the future - maybe a few years after they die? They know that through the natural process of life, they will die at some point and they won't get to see what's to come.

3. Living weapons who have the sole purpose in life to obey orders. Would you feel sorry for them? Why or why not?
I suppose in some way I would feel sorry for them. Their sole purpose is to obey orders, nothing more. They only have one purpose, that's no way to go through life.

Now that I think about it, I wouldn't necessarily feel sorry for the person, but for their situation. They exist for one thing and one thing only. What about experiencing all life has to offer? Do they not realize what they are missing out on? It seems an unfair state to be in. I suppose they might believe differently; it's the only way they know.