JULIUS CAESAR essential questions, post #3

2/13/2013

Please respond to the following essential questions with a minimum of 50 words for each question. Your initial response is due on Thursday each week, and your response to a classmate is due on Sunday.

Essential Questions:

5. How does a society decide what is good and what is not?

6. How can ambition be both good and bad?

54 Comments

Aron I. Period 5

2/14/2013 09:45:33 am

5) A society decides what is good or bad by what their culture’s or religion’s rules or laws tell them. A society can also decide what is good or bad by seeing what is beneficial to the group and what is not beneficial to the group.

6) An ambition can be both good and bad because even if the intentions of the ambition are good, other people may be bothered by that ambition, even people that can help that ambition can be bothered by it.

justin tang per 5

2/16/2013 01:08:34 pm

I do agree with you on that culture or religion is a big part of what is beneficial or not. If something is considered wrong in your culture, why do it? Its obviously bad for a reason. I also agree with your second statement because all people think differently and you can never please everyone.

Jeffery W., Period 5

2/17/2013 11:20:26 am

I agree with your point of view for both five and six. Society decides what is good and beneficial to the people in order to keep a just society. I also agree with your viewpoint on ambition because it may be annoying and difficult in order to achieve it.

Alex D.

2/18/2013 11:02:32 am

I agree with your statement about a society choosing what is good and what is bad. Every society has a culture or no culture with their own beliefs and will choose what is right based on them. And it is beneficial and helpful when all have thesame religion and choose the right thing together.

Jacelyn K, Per 5

2/21/2013 01:48:51 pm

I don't agree with your reasoning for ambition. It's not just the fact that other people are bothered by ambition, because you can never please everyone in the world. Anything you do or dream to do, there will always be people against it. Ambition's good or bad is determined by the person alone; that's my opinion.

Eric Lo, Period 5

2/25/2013 11:47:14 am

I do agree but i feel that religions shouldn't dictate your life. Like you can live by the ways of whatever you may chose but you can also stray from the path when need be. There are so many things you can do when you aren't thinking about religion.

Brandon Yip Period 5

2/27/2013 01:48:02 pm

I agree with you because a society can not good or bad by 1 person's laws or rules. It has to be by everybody. A good ruler should let the people decide how their society should be like. An ambition should be only be good or bad only if it has the right reason.

Aren Lim Period 5

3/3/2013 02:19:31 pm

I like how you gave the big picture of including religion and culture because those two aspects are big ties to life. I agree with your statement on ambition. I think you are right on the intentions of the ambition.

Robert C per 5

3/3/2013 02:28:57 pm

I agree ambition because a society does determines good or bad. Ambition on the other hand can mean desire or hard work . I also like your example using religion.

Wei L. Period 5

3/6/2013 03:43:34 am

I agree with your idea of society. Society can or not be beneficial depending on the rules and laws that are placed. I think that society can be change the group drastically if the laws or rules are changed.

An H., Period 5

2/14/2013 02:35:11 pm

5) A society decides what is good and what is not by the top governed people or by laws. What is good and what is not is different in every society because different societies exist, but they all have a governing system. The people or group that is at the top gets to decide what is good and what is bad by taking in the majority view, or they themselves decide.

6) Ambition can be both good or bad depending the person's action when they are acheiving the ambition. It could start out as a good ambition, but it could change to bad when the person becomes too focus on it and ignore people around them, like friends and family. It could change the person's personality from a determined and kind person to a cold and very dedicated person.

Dinh T, Period 5

2/17/2013 06:59:40 am

I also believe that ambition can be good or bad depending on the person's action. Sometimes, ambition can cause people to hurt others without them knowing. It can also be good if the person's ambitions are just.

Lika M. Period 5

2/18/2013 07:33:13 am

Your second claim reminds me of how past leaders of nations (e.g. Hitler, Napolean, Stalin, etc...) all had good ambitions to be great for their country. However, they ended up being too powerful or too "power hungry" and had to be abdicated, whether it was to resign, be banished, or even through death.

Eric Lo, Period 5

2/15/2013 04:42:43 am

5. A society decides whats the best for the community. Which decisions would benefit the most from that one decision. I believe that if the people choose whats best for the community then it probably would be best.

6. Ambition is good and bad but you have to be able to decide which one is happening at the point in time. I know i am very ambitious about tennis so it makes me work harder. Yet sometimes i focus too much on it and it will affect my academic performance. so ambition is good and bad.

An H., Period 5

2/17/2013 04:15:40 pm

I agree that ambition is both good and bad can be determined at a point in time. Ambition may strive you to work harder than ever towards your goal; however, it might also led to you forget other important things that are in your life, which is a bad thing.

Aren Lim Period 5

3/3/2013 02:23:06 pm

I agree with your statement on society's decision based on what is best for the community, because there is no selfishness in society, their decisions are meant to benefit all, or a majority of people in the society. I like your statement on ambition because it is a good thing to keep aware of thr situation, and what is going on at the moment.

Jeffery W., Period 5

2/15/2013 04:46:57 am

5. Society decides tells what is the correct decision for the community by surveying and asking what people think is for the perfect, just community. There are laws set for the society and it helps the people stay in place.

6. Ambition can be good by believing in what you are doing is morally right and is not for any bad cause. If you have the wrong intentions, then it is an bad ambition.

Alvin O. per 5

2/16/2013 11:07:05 am

I could see to it that your statement on how society could decide whether something is good or bad is agreeable, but to your statement on how ambition can be good and bad, I can not. To yourself, your ambition may seem like a good thing, but if harmful to others, you could just be oblivious to it.

Aron I. Period 5

2/17/2013 04:36:35 am

I agree with what you responded for on number 5. It makes sense that a society can tell what is good or bad by taking surveys and asking people for their opinion.

Dawson W., Period 5

3/13/2013 04:21:19 pm

I agree with you a community does decide for society by asking people to tell them what would be best for this society and what needs to be changed or what needs to be done to make it that we have a better society. To me i think more ambition is what you self do and how you want to achieve that by choosing whats right to do and whats wrong to do.

Alvin O. Per.5

2/16/2013 11:03:37 am

5) Society will judge whether something is good or bad through how that something is viewed as a whole. This view can be further influenced mostly by laws, and others such as the media.
6) Ambition will encourage a person to persistently aim to reach whatever their goal is. But ambition could force a person to reach their goal, in any way possible, having the possibility of causing harm to others.

justin tang per 5

2/16/2013 01:04:00 pm

5) society can tell wheter something is good or not by the way the react to it. If you do something and everyone cheers you for doing it, then you are probably doing something thats good for your community. But on the other hand, if you do something bad and your societ rejects for it, then its probably a bad thing.
6) Ambition can be both good and bad because it is the drive which makes you want to do something. But if the ambition is too strong, then you become to focus on that and only do that one thing.

Cally M., Period 5

2/18/2013 03:19:03 am

I agree with your statements as I also believe that the public's perception of certain actions generally does determine what's good or bad. Your point on the extremity that can arise through ambition is also true.

Alex D.

2/18/2013 11:06:34 am

That is a very good explanation on how a society chooses what is right and what is wrong. People will react to decisions well or with disgust based on how they see it. The people, or society will agree and act upon each other's decisions and support or reject their ideas.

Robert Carrasco Per.5

2/24/2013 02:12:46 pm

I agree with because, if you do something good then everyone will cheer for you. Especially if it's for the community. If you do something bad then their will be a consequence.
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Cergio Angel Period 5

3/4/2013 05:20:40 am

I agree with how you explain how society works. If peole were cheering for something you did then you know it's good and others around you that are little or dont know what's going on they see it as a good thing. And same thing for bad actions.

James R., Period 5

3/6/2013 12:08:06 am

I agree with you that sometimes too much ambition in one's mind isn't the best thing for that person. I would also add on that if a person's ambition id being misguided in another direction, it will affect their mindset. That mindset will not only hurt themselves, but the others around as well.

Dinh T, Period 5

2/17/2013 03:36:19 am

5) Society decides what is good or bad by using moral and ethics to judge us. Some people also use other stuff to decide what is good or bad, such as culture and religion. Superstition can also be used to judge a person. Laws are needed in order to keep society stable.

6) Ambition can be both good and bad based on a person’s actions. Ambition is good when people are doing something that is based on moral and ethics and if they aren't breaking the laws. Ambition is bad when someone does something that will end up hurting people or if they make unjust decisions.

Courtney T

2/18/2013 11:14:09 am

I agree with your point, culture and religion is a big part of society. Without laws being enforce the world would be even more damage. I also agree with your ambitions since it is based on the person.

Tara D., Per.5

2/27/2013 10:37:14 am

I agree with you in your opinions for both the questions. Superstition was a big thing in this book. For religion I have to say that people have been influenced for so long now. Ambition to me really only depends on each individual which is why I have to agree with you.

Courtney T per 5

2/17/2013 04:17:47 pm

5)Society decides what is good or bad on your own decision. There are things we all know are bad, for example murder and rape, and so society should keep viewing those as wrong.However, things that happen in day to day life, like lying to someone or punching someone- those are things that society deems wrong, but I think it's up to the person doing them to decide.
6)There may be good or bad ambition, but the thing in itself is neutral. It's a good thing if helps you achieve your goal. It's a bad thing if you make the wrong decisions.

Robert Carrasco Per.5

2/24/2013 02:18:05 pm

I agree because it is up to the person that doing right decision. If they want to something good then they will. If it's bad then it is all up to them to face the consequence.

Cally M., Period 5

2/18/2013 03:14:58 am

5. A society decides what is good or bad through the collection of a compilation of opinions from its’ people. The majority’s opinion decide what is good or bad. Thus, the laws created in the society, which should represent the morals and values of the people, should dictate the decisions verdicts.

6. Ambition can be good an bad when it brings both benefits and harm. It may be favorable in certain aspects but not in others. Often, it is extremely favorable to one thing, but terribly damaging to another. In most cases, such ambitions cause major rifts between opposing groups of people.

Benjamin L

2/18/2013 01:21:17 pm

I agree on how something’s or ways can benefit it. Having it either good or bad. Since it would all depend on the type of action or ways that people would do?

Lika M. Period 5

2/18/2013 07:26:53 am

1. A society decides what is good and bad according to their beliefs (religion) and morals. For example, people in Israel had laws that were according to the ten commandments that was a big part of jewish faith. Also in today's society, people vote for laws they believe are right. There is always two sides to the laws because what people might think is right might seem wrong in the eyes of a person who thinks the opposite of one subject.
2. Ambition is an earnest desire for some type of achievement or distinction. Ambition can be a good thing for people to have because they have the good motives and vision for what they want in the future. On the otherhand, ambition can be a bad thing because people desire for something with bad movtives. For instance, someone can have an ambition to become a leader of a nation which is a good thing to want something as great as that; however, their ambition can be bad if they have the desire to be a leader just so they can get everything and anything they want- to be a ruthless tyrant.

Alex D. Period 5

2/18/2013 10:58:44 am

5) A society will decide what is good and what is bad based on their beliefs. The society should have a common ground and believe in the same things or else there would be chaos and disagreements. Their beliefs and religion and own minds will decide what is good and what is bad.
6) Ambition is good when what you want to achieve is positive, a good thing that can contribute and help yourself and others. However ambition can be bad when the goal is bad and inappropriate and bad for others and yourself. And the way to obtain your goal must be with ethical decisions not the abition of cheating or something unethical.

Benjamin L., Period 5

2/18/2013 01:04:21 pm

1.) Society has many tough choices. For instance of wich is good or bad. It basically depends on that type of life and choice you are doing or handling. It is really tough to have a simple and nice society and when there are bad things coming out of nowhere. Society is very unknown on the type of life you are having.

2.) Ambition can be either good or bad. Since it could be good or bad on the type of action you do. It can kind of show some type of life on either good or bad like Karma. So basically anything could happen but it would all depends on the type of action you do.

Jacelyn K., Per 6

2/18/2013 01:39:57 pm

1. Society decides good and bad by the reactions of those in it. It also decides by the laws and regulations set up by individuals. Majority views is usually the determining factor in how a society knows what is right or wrong.

2. Ambition is needed to help us set goals and achieve it. It's part of life, where everyone has to have a dream to succeed. But ambition turns bad when it exceeds a limit. When a person puts their goals above all others, it turns bad. Having big ambitions is ok, but to ignore morals and ethics to chase after a dream isn't.

Andrew L. Period 5

2/19/2013 02:44:26 pm

The commentary in regards to the question of ambition, is quite striking to me, by which reminded me of another situation through watching an anime of Naruto's latest episode. Naruto's ambition to become recognized by the Hidden Leaf Village has surprisingly turned to an outcome of something quite unexpected which his goal had created a sense that he do everything himself and that his goal had excluded aid from others which he will fail. Thus, I agree with your commentary in regards to the negligence of morals and ethics to follow one's dream is bad.

Andrew L. Period 5

2/19/2013 02:29:12 pm

5. Society meets with what is accepted whether as good or as bad. Much of the cultural or traditional views that are reiterated are widely prevalent among societies. Among these prevalent views, are the differentiating views as good or as bad. Society as a whole will determine through analysis of religious beliefs and general grounds whether that idea is accepted as a good or bad one.

6. Ambition is set in front of us and as a part of our life, it is there to help us achieve our goals. The ambition we hold is the motivation to move forward. Depending on the set goal, will depend on the reason of ambition behind it. As that argument is placed, much is connected through to the movie "21". This movie stars a young man who wants to gamble to earn money for his college career, however, his ambition brings him to a turning point in life which all he cared about was just the money. The movie shows how one's innocent good ambition can change within a glimpse of a second. Ignoring morale and ethics may end up changing the good ambition radically into a bad one.

James Ruan

2/21/2013 04:25:38 am

1. Society can make ethical decisions by listening to the people. If a society is hearing a lot of complaints about the decisions the government is making, then it is mostly likely a bad thing in general. If an composed idea gets lots of support, then the people in the society should gratefully accept it.
2. Ambition is both a good and a bad thing because of its to power the obligation for which we do things. Ambition is good because it drives the person to accomplish many tasks. It's something that will help a person in many ways in life. If ambition is being misguided, then the side effects are that it will affect the mindset of a person that will not only hurt the themselves, but the others as well.

Dominic Garcia per.5

2/22/2013 12:00:50 am

1)Society decides on what other people do or say and from what they say or hear it goes through theur head and makes the people think of how its better than it being bad. Sometimes from what we see it can be good or bad for our future.
2) Ambition can be good for those that wanna reach their high goals and success but it can be bad for those that are turned down from their goals making them weak and listening to what the people say and not think for themselves.

Tara. D., Per.5

2/27/2013 10:34:53 am

1. It really depends on each individual. Usually a society can decide what is good and what is not good by how they were raised by their parents or guardians and once they age they grow older they get influenced by their peers in school, work and maybe sometimes by the media.

2. Ambition can be both good and bad. It can be good in a sense of of full filling your dreams and goals and achieving it . A bad ambition comes in once greed and pride come in and you just want something all to yourself, like power for instance and how in this book Cassius has the ambition with his jealousy which caused him to start a conspiracy and murder Julius Ceasar.

Brandon Yip Period 5

2/27/2013 02:28:07 pm

1) A society decides whether what is good or bad by voting what to do. Just like for elections for our country, we have to vote whether to make this law or things we can do legal or not.
2) An ambition can be good if it brings good and peace to the society, a bad ambition is like assassinating a president or state governor.

Aren Lim Period 5

3/3/2013 02:15:09 pm

1. I think that society has a mindset of its own. Yes, it is a combined idea of a group of people, but it is an idea that is just rumored along. Some might just agree with it because their peers agree with it. Society knowing what is good and bad is just a rumor idea spreading around by the mouth of our peers.

2. Ambition can be a good thing by having the need to succeed. It can also be a bad thing by having a desire to do something bad or wrong. An ambitious person stops at nothing. So once the ball starts rolling, there is no way it will stop until it hits the bottom of the hill.

Robert Carrasco Per 5

3/3/2013 02:26:02 pm

1. Society decides good and bad by the reactions of those in it. It also decides by the laws and regulations set up by individuals.

2.An ambition is the strong desire to or to do something. Which means typically requiring determination and hard work. If you do a good ambition like help someone in needed help you would get good side effects. Bad ambition is for example is being a jerk or picking on someone then you would get the bad side effects.

Cergio Angel Period 5

3/4/2013 05:16:26 am

5)A reason on how societies decide what is good or bad is with religion. It is one thing most people follow these days and obey. The type of religion that a person follows is a role model to the person on how he/she acts.
6) Ambition can be good because your doing something good for urself, but its bad too because your kinda being selfish of only doing good things for urslef but not others around you.

Wei L. Period 5

3/6/2013 03:38:41 am

5) Society decides whether something is good or bad by the way people react to it. They look at how it affects people and classify it in a group. I think that is what makes up the society.

6) Ambition can be good if you're helping yourself and others in many ways. It can influence the way people act especially your family. Ambition can get bad if you have exploited people for your own good.

Andy T. Per 5

3/6/2013 03:51:30 am

I see this all as fact since we do not just choose one at random, it all depends on what a person has experienced and that experience grows as they experience it more. I also believe ambition is good when a person is doing it for their own being, and this is true for most people.

Andy T. Per 5

3/6/2013 03:43:15 am

5. Most of us decide what is right from wrong from what we learned as children. Those decisions are usually decided by what is occurring, such as if there seems to have something being damaged or someone being hurt come to us as being the wrong thing.

Zerlinda Lee (Per.5)

3/13/2013 01:39:45 pm

I agree with your idea of how goodness is taught from when we're young so we grow up to be good people. Also, it is true that good and bad decisions differ with various situations, but I believe that if a person has sense in their mind to prevent them from hurting others, then I don't think it's necessarily true that a mistaken decision can come to us as being the wrong thing.

Andy T. Per 5

3/6/2013 03:46:10 am

(Accidentally forgot to answer #6)

Ambition can vary depending on what the set ambition is. Evil ambitions such as killing are bad, but if it is for a reason that most others support, it can also be seen as a good ambition.

Zerlinda L. (Per.5)

3/13/2013 01:34:08 pm

5. A society decides what is good and what is bad by knowledge and logic. As humans we use our common sense to understand the good and bad nature of the world. Therefore, a society's good and bad distinction is turned into laws. Laws help prevent the unfortunate events to happen in the world and it places people onto the right track to become good, just in case some individuals don't have common sense to decide what is good and bad.

6. Ambition can be both good and bad. It could be good because some people are loyal, kind, and humble with only good thoughts in mind to better themselves and the people around the. Ambition can be bad because not everyone is good in nature and their ambitions may conquer their rightful thoughts and it could make people turn evil. Once evil ambitions are made, there may be no turning back, so ambitions should be taken to thought carefully.

Dawson W., Period 5

3/13/2013 04:17:12 pm

1. Society can decide whats good or not by our government, cause the government passes laws and objects laws telling society what we can do and what we can't do. The right and wrong things that us society learn. Example would be like be in a classroom or even being at home.

2. Ambition can be both good and bad cause, if you want to achieve something you can do something good to achieve it but when your in desperte need of something you would do anything in the world to obtain that and not stop even to do something bad to achieve the one thing that your really want in life.

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