How would you describe Frankl’s interpersonal skills through his writing?

Introduction:

● Describe Frankl’s book. What is he writing about and why? What are his objectives in telling this story?

● Provide the context of the time period.

10 Points

Analysis: Unit by Unit Dissection

Unit 1 Questions to consider:

● How would you describe Frankl’s interpersonal skills through his writing?

● How would you describe Frankl’s interpersonal skills as he discusses them in the book? How do you think he was in real life?

● Describe the interpersonal skills of others in the camps- namely, Campos and SS Guards

● Where do you find Frankl in terms of sociability and dominance? Do you think his experience changed him?

● How do you think this experience could change a person’s interpersonal skills?

20 Points

Unit 2 Questions to Consider:

● How do you think Frankl’s personal beliefs impacted his response and reaction to life in the camps?

● How do you think his education and line of work impacted his response and reaction to life in the camps?

● Do you find Frankl to be emotionally intelligent? What about others in camp?

● How do you perceive Frankl’s personality type?

○ What would you say are some of his core values?

○ What about his self- esteem? Do you notice a change throughout his time?

20 Points

Unit 3 Questions to Consider:

● Do you perceive Frankl to be an enlightened person? How so?

● What are some ways that Frankl sought and achieved peace and a sense of calm within himself?

● Do you think he impacted the motivation and attitudes of others with his own?

○ How do you perceive his energy vs. that of others?

○ How would you describe his motivation in getting work done?

20 Points

Unit 4 Questions to Consider:

● How do you perceive Frankl’s level of self-awareness?

● How do you perceive the awareness of the self-awareness of Campos and SS Guards?

● Describe how Self-Disclosure and Self-Description played roles at the camp.

○ Why did Frankl choose not to self-disclose?

○ What impact may this lack of self-disclosure have had on trust among prisoners?

20 Points