8th+S.Studies+-+Octavian+Nothing+Study+Group

**Linking Octavian Nothing and Georgia Studies.**



Understanding History and Literature

**After reading the hand-out from //The Way It Was in the South: The Black Experience in Georgia//. Offer your unique view points on the following questions / issues.**


 * According to the article Thomas Jefferson and Georgia (with South Carolina) had different views about slavery. What was Georgia’s stand on slavery (at the time)? Explain your thoughts and reactions to this policy.
 * Re-read the 2 paragraphs that begin with “The American Revolution proved that slaves were willing to fight and die for freedom..” Connect Octavian’s experiences with the actual history described in this handout. What dilemma is he faced with?
 * (Bottom of the first page) What were the attitudes of soldiers like at the time (both sides)? How does this compare with the soldiers in M.T. Anderson’s story?
 * Why not just outlaw slavery altogether? Britain would of had a huge army waiting for them in the colonies? Explain your reaction to these British decisions.
 * Lastly, what is Octavian to do? Think about history (and what happens following the American Revolution). What is he to do? Use your knowledge from the books you have read (either book one or book one & two). Is Octavian stuck? Explain.

**Finding Proof: Connecting History and Literature** Frank Charly Sandy David Mohamad

The Summary of Octavian Nothing Part I -The Transit of Venus Part II - The Pox Party Part III - Liberty & Property Part IV - The Great Chain of Being Part V - The Theater of War Part VI - The Kingdom of Waves Part VII - Motherland Part VIII - The House of the Strong Part IX - The Reasoning Engine Part X - Tabula Rasa
 * Book I - The Pox Party**
 * Book II - The Kingdom on the Waves**

Octavian: The Rebel? The Bringer of Change? The What Could Of Been?

Was Octavian a Traitor?

M.T. Anderson talking about

**Octavian Nothing** **(Thank You,Mr.Thompson!)** media type="custom" key="4727627"
 * (Good work Frank!)**