====== Different perspectives ======

===== Looking down on Orlando =====


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We’re going to read chapter 6, p. 55 ff (“We walked in through the front door.”) up to the end of the chapter. 

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**TASKS**

  - Describe the different ways in which Quentin and Margo perceive [wahrnehmen] Orlando from the perspective of the SunTrust conference room. 
  - Analyse how their perspectives of the same thing can be so different. What might be the reasons? Who do you think is right?
  - Read and think about quote #1 from John Milton’s “Paradise Lost” (published in 1667). \\ Also read Marcus Aurelius’ quote (#2) written in the 2nd century AD [n. Chr.].  
  - Can you see a connection between the thoughts expressed [ausgedrückt] in these quotes and the perspectives of Margo and Quentin looking down on Orlando from the SunTrust conference room? Explain!
  - Imagine that Quentin knew the quote by Simone de Beauvoir (#3) written down below. What might he reply to Margo in the conference room scene based on that quote?
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> **Quote #1**
> 
> The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a Heaven of Hell, a Hell of Heaven.
> 
> — John Milton in his poem “Paradise Lost”


> **Quote #2**
> 
> Das Glück Deines Lebens hängt von der Beschaffenheit Deiner Gedanken ab. 
> 
> — Marc Aurel, römischer Kaiser und Philosoph, 121 – 180 n. Chr. 


> **Quote #3**
> 
> Das Glück besteht darin, zu leben wie alle Welt und doch wie kein anderer zu sein.
> 
> — Simone de Beauvoir (1908 – 1986), frz. Autorin, Philosophin und Feministin 



===== A little life lesson =====

> “It’s beautiful,” I said. 
> Margo scoffed. “Really? You seriously think so?”
> “I mean, well, maybe not,” I said, although it was. 
> 
> p. 57, top


> … she turned to me and smiled. “Here’s a tip: you’re cute when you’re confident. And less when you’re not.”
> 
> p. 57, middle

<note>Why does Quentin behave as he does? What’s Margo’s reaction? Do you see a “life lesson” (or even a “love lesson”) in these two passages?</note>