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Thinking Log 4

Explore the truthfulness of Armstrong's autobiography and its impact on readers through logic and emotion. Compare his hindsight perspective to Hamlet's crisis-driven view of life.

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Thinking Log 4

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  1. Thinking Log 4 An autobiography is a form of nonfiction, a text that tells the “truth.” Do you think Armstrong is being truthful in his account of his life? Explain your reasoning. Does his story have an impact on the reader because of its use of logic (logos) or emotion (pathos) or both? Explain. Unlike Hamlet, Armstrong was not in the midst of his crisis when he wrote his story; instead, he wrote in hindsight. What impact does that have on his view of life as compared to Hamlet’s?

  2. “It’s Not About the Bike” • Using a pen, underline phrases that Armstrong uses to describe what he thinks it means to be alive. • Once you are done, determine whether or not those phrases are positive or negative by placing a + or – next to them.

  3. “It’s Not About the Bike” • Finally, reread the article from Hamlet’s perspective. Highlight any passages that Hamlet would find particularly interesting.

  4. “It’s Not About the Bike” • Working with a partner, envision a scenario in which Hamlet and Armstrong have the opportunity to talk with each other. • Decide who will be Hamlet and who will be Armstrong. • In the space below the article, write five questions that you would ask the other person.

  5. “It’s Not About the Bike”Thinking Log An autobiography is a form of nonfiction, a text that tells the “truth.” Do you think Armstrong is being truthful in his account of his life? Explain your reasoning. Does his story have an impact on the reader because of its use of logic (logos) or emotion (pathos) or both? Explain. Unlike Hamlet, Armstrong was not in the midst of his crisis when he wrote his story; instead, he wrote in hindsight. What impact does that have on his view of life as compared to Hamlet’s?

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