Identify what three challenging and thoughtful questions you would ask Spike Jonze or the protagonist, Theodore (Joaquin Phoenix), if you could.Why do you think these questions matter?

In a well-organized essay, compare the idea of what it means to be human using the film, Her, and comparing that idea against another example from another work of art (painting, photography, poem, literature, film, etc.) with the goal of creating your own definition of contemporary human experience. Make sure to address the diverse nature of the human experience (given factors such as time, culture, setting, or medium). Using at least 2 readings from your Being Human text, explain how your ideas connect to themes from throughout the semester.

In the body of your essay:

Consider the connections between the themes in this film and selections from Being Human.
Reflect upon how this contemporary/futuristic search for meaning relates to works of art from other time periods.

Identify what three challenging and thoughtful questions you would ask Spike Jonze or the protagonist, Theodore (Joaquin Phoenix), if you could.Why do you think these questions matter?

In your conclusion, reflect upon how your understanding of the human experience has been challenged, deepened, or changed.