In the first class, we discussed the significance of college as a rite of passage in your life. As you’re in the liminal (in-between) stage of your life rite now, the individuals in the film Devil’s Playground are in a liminal period of their own life, or Rumpspringa. They aren’t fully Amish, or English (American). Most Amish who go through this rite of passage decided to become fully Amish and to join the Amish church. Respond and discuss at least one of the following questions:
Why is this liminal period so confusing to these Amish? Is the liminal period of college confusing to you? Why? How do these individuals negotiate between their own individual freedoms and their communal responsibilities? What are the consequences of their decisions? Why do you think that so many Amish decide to join the church although they are exposed to so many of the conveniences of American life during Rumpspringa?
If you go into a discussion or discourse with other members of the class then those posts also count towards your participation grade so think about this.
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