To Read: Ramabai, “Married Life” and “Legal Rights” p. 505-516 (Vol. E)

Tolstoy, The Death of Ivan Ilyich p. 678-721 (Vol. E)

While the works by Ramabai and Tolstoy are very different this week, they both address ideas regarding opportunity. At times, these can be opportunities that are taken advantage of or desired. At other times, the situation might focus on a missed opportunity. Using at least one specific example from each author, focusing on the texts assigned for this week, what opportunity or missed opportunity did you notice as you read the texts? How was that opportunity presented or expressed within the text? Are there any parallels between those opportunities or missed opportunities and opportunities that are available to us today?

Keep in mind that your initial post needs to be at least 350 words in length.The discussion instructions state that these responses are to be your own original responses to the readings and are not to use any outside sources.