International Short Stories: An Astrologer's Day - Literary Paired Text Discussion Questions by Sebastian Hardy https://padlet.com/18554771/cy15g83skzjpmqc9 Why do you think the author referenced Saturn during the astrologer’s conversations with his clients on page 2, paragraph 3? How does the astrologer’s reference to Saturn reflect the values of society and the culture at the time? en-us 2023-05-11 14:55:06 UTC 2026-01-01 00:18:43 UTC hello@padlet.com 15829821 https://padlet.com/18554771/cy15g83skzjpmqc9/wish/2587499676 If Saturn is meant to be humbling, so would be his costumers questioning his skills and causing him struggle.]]> 2023-05-11 16:45:16 UTC https://padlet.com/18554771/cy15g83skzjpmqc9/wish/2587499676 Saturn plays a big part in fortune tellers guesses and through out many cultures as it seems to be a great majestical planet with all it's rings, https://padlet.com/18554771/cy15g83skzjpmqc9/wish/2587501394 2023-05-11 16:46:07 UTC https://padlet.com/18554771/cy15g83skzjpmqc9/wish/2587501394 https://padlet.com/18554771/cy15g83skzjpmqc9/wish/2587501892 The astrologer's values are different from society, so often judgement could occur.]]> 2023-05-11 16:46:27 UTC https://padlet.com/18554771/cy15g83skzjpmqc9/wish/2587501892 https://padlet.com/18554771/cy15g83skzjpmqc9/wish/2587502069 It uses Saturn as an "analysis of character," meaning that astrology and all that stuff was quite relevant at the time 

]]> 2023-05-11 16:46:36 UTC https://padlet.com/18554771/cy15g83skzjpmqc9/wish/2587502069 Saturn, in Vedic astrology, is considered a cruel planet. The author referenced the planet in order to emphasize the Astrologists character, and attempting to show a false sense of authenticity within the character. https://padlet.com/18554771/cy15g83skzjpmqc9/wish/2587502273 2023-05-11 16:46:47 UTC https://padlet.com/18554771/cy15g83skzjpmqc9/wish/2587502273 In indian culture saturn represents the god of karma and justice which is exactly what "astronomers" tell. https://padlet.com/18554771/cy15g83skzjpmqc9/wish/2587503482 2023-05-11 16:47:46 UTC https://padlet.com/18554771/cy15g83skzjpmqc9/wish/2587503482