Diplomacy, Relationships & Tactics: the Art of War [Tuesday, Period 1]

[atreideslioness]

When the students came in, they would discover tables along the wall filled with treats, and a large screen at the front of the room.

Those that had taken her classes before 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.

"Nature teaches us that 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 know many of you are still mentally on Spring Break, but 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 moddable treats from JGoB, coffee, juice, and hot cider. Help yourselves."

Don't worry, Arden. None of it has marshmallows, even as an ingredient.

Comments

Sign-In #8

[atreideslioness]

Dangerously!

During the Lecture

[atreideslioness]

It's short, but there is one!

Watch the Movie

[atreideslioness]

Grab a snack and a pillow, and snuggle down to watch people manipulate and maneuver each other.

Discussion!

[atreideslioness]

What tactics that have been discussed in class did you see in-motion here? Do you think they were used effectively? Why or why not?

Talk to Ghanima & Trebor

[atreideslioness]

They were here, before and after class.

ooc

[atreideslioness]

If ONE MORE PERSON says the word "maximize" I will burn down this building.

Re: Sign-In #8

[giveittoyoursister]

Vi

Re: Sign-In #8

[afraid_of_marshmallows]

Arden Finch

Re: Watch the Movie

[afraid_of_marshmallows]

Arden appreciated the lack of marshmallows, especially since once the movie started she stopped paying attention to what she was eating in favor of abject fascination.