The Role of Instinct vs. Reason
Students will analyze texts that explore the tension between animalistic instinct and human reason, and its implications for decision-making.
Key Questions
- Compare instances where characters act on instinct versus reason, and analyze the outcomes.
- Explain how an author uses narrative to highlight the consequences of suppressing natural instincts.
- Evaluate the extent to which human behavior is governed by primal instincts.
CBSE Learning Outcomes
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