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fandomhigh2008-10-26 11:49 pm
atreideslioness) wrote in fandomhigh2008-10-26 11:49 pm
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The Art of War, Week #8 [Period 3, Monday]
When the students came in, they would discover that Ghanima had shoved all the desks back against one wall. Instead, there were piles of pillows and blankets tossed around the room, and tables along another wall filled with treats.
Those that had taken her mythology class might recognize the set-up as 'Ghanima is Showing a Movie' Day.
On the board, she had written one section from chapter seven:
36. When you surround an army, leave an outlet free.
Do not press a desperate foe too hard.
"As some of you may have learned this weekend, a cornered rat will fight longer and harder than one with an escape route," Ghanima said clearly. "People will become vicious and do anything and everything if they think there is no hope left. This doesn't just apply to armies. People will also behave this way in regards to their personal lives."
"Which is why today, you all get a movie," she stated. "I had a lovely lesson all written up, but I had a very full office this weekend, and I want you to think about how some of the tactics we've discussed could be used in your interpersonal relationships. If we have time at the end of class, I'd like to discuss what you've just witnessed."
She spread her arms to indicate the three tables full of goodies. "There'smoddable treats from JGoB, coffee, juice, and hot cider. Help yourselves."
[OOC: You all know the drill,wait for the mighty mighty OCD has risen! Have fun!]
Those that had taken her mythology class might recognize the set-up as 'Ghanima is Showing a Movie' Day.
On the board, she had written one section from chapter seven:
Do not press a desperate foe too hard.
"As some of you may have learned this weekend, a cornered rat will fight longer and harder than one with an escape route," Ghanima said clearly. "People will become vicious and do anything and everything if they think there is no hope left. This doesn't just apply to armies. People will also behave this way in regards to their personal lives."
"Which is why today, you all get a movie," she stated. "I had a lovely lesson all written up, but I had a very full office this weekend, and I want you to think about how some of the tactics we've discussed could be used in your interpersonal relationships. If we have time at the end of class, I'd like to discuss what you've just witnessed."
She spread her arms to indicate the three tables full of goodies. "There's
[OOC: You all know the drill,
Re: Watch the Movie