Page sll : SCARLET AND BLACK Lecturer Amstutz Gives Talk About Sickness, Evil, Theology Jakob Amstutz, Swiss prolessol- and theologian now a visiting prtr tessor at Pittsburg University, lec- tured to a near-capacity audi- ence in Roberts Theatre last Thursday, Nov. 4. In the first ape peat-ance or his 4—day visit, Am- htutl dealt with the subject “Sick- ness. Evil, and Theology," based on the works or Sartre, Camus, Ind Kafka. According to Amstutz, a great deal of modern literature, exem- pliiied by that DI the three au- thors above, is “toxic" literature, dealing with sickness and evil as major themes. He admitted that this type of literature had always been with us, citing authors such as Goethe, Rilke and Peer He reels, however, that these early examples were mainly unpremed. itated explosions of intensity and emotion, otten serving a cathartic purpose tor the author. in con- trasr. the last 25 years have seen an increase in the “number and crudeness of descriptions of sick- ness and evil. . ,," and this “down- ward pointing" literature seems to be "conscious and systematic. . Wright Gives Sermon The sermon this Sunday will be given by Ed Wright, Daniorth Seminary intern tor 1965-66. Ser- vices will he in Herrick Chapel at 11:00 am. .carelully constructed portrayals or catastrophe." He described the sickness por- trayed in these works as a “lack of inner control of man over him- self. . 4" either a lack of moral strength or a strength that con- sists of perversion. Evil is defined as any external compulsion which degrades and dehumanizes man. This may be animalization, machinery, or an evil person or persons Amstutz felt this “toxic" or “black" literature causes three slcknesses among those who are not trained to read it correctly, The first is snobhishness: the cre- ation of virtue from necessity, the pride in pessimism as a sign of intelligence. The defeatist has much the same attitude as the snob, but lacks his sense of virtue and is left with nothing but a tech ing of ”, . .tl'le senselessness of opposing it." The third sickness is a theologi- cal one, employing black litera- ture as support tor the view or man's weakness and evil, and his complete dependance on the grace or God. This leads to rigid dogma and' in zed re Headquarters For: , ’Qj\§:;s Qj§d SLACNS ILOUSES SWEAAZERS if/m APPARELA TREATS from the TASTY * PASTRY Broad Street Friday. November l2. "5! Phi Beta Kappa Lecturer Compares Arthurian Legends and ‘Beasi Epics' Professor W. T. Hr Jackson of Columbia University spoke on Thursday, NWT 4, at the annual Phi Beta Kappa lecture. Jackson spoke on the topic “Shining Knights and VFiltby Beasts,” two views or medieval society. In his analysis of medieval lit- erature, Jackson dlflerentiated be- tween the two major schools of medieval literature, the Arthurian romance and the “beast epic." The latter school refers to a series or stories in which animals take on h u m a n characteristics Al- though the Arthurian romances with their myths have endured, the beast-epic presents a more realis< tic picture of medieval society, according to Jackson. PHEASANT ‘5 as HUNTERS! Enter ARN‘OLD'S SHOES FEATHER CONTEST The largest pheasant feather brought In between 11/” and 12/” winsa pairof RED WING IRISH SETTER HUNTING BOOTS Worth $2735. Second Prize $5.00, Third Prize $3.00 DISCOUNT CENTER LARGE SIZE LISTERINE Regular 98: 68c SECRET Roll On Deodorant Regular $1.00 62‘ AQUA MARINE Hand Lotion $2.20 Value 66‘ WILDRCCT Hair Dressing 79: Value 4 1‘ LANOLIN PLUS Shampoo With Egg 99¢ Value 5 5‘ ANAHIST TABLETS 98: Value 59‘ PERSONNA Double Edge Stainless Steel 10's $1.45 Valus 11‘ WHERE YOU NEVER PAY RETAIL! EVERY DAY DISCOUNT PRICES SAVE YOU MORE REGULAR IOTTERS by Parker Writes up to 80.000 Words $I.98 Value 5' 51 At Gibson's Custom Pardners Ball Pen & Pencil Set by Parker ’ $5.90 Value 5451 At Gibson's 816 5th Ave. Crinnell. Iowa STORE HOURS! New Economy Too Pack Modess Sanitary Napkins $251 St. Mary’s Prelude Blanket 52222:! PLANTERS CIGARETTES Cookiaiil’eanuis Reg. Size $285 King Size $289 13V: Oz. Can 69‘ 9 mm. In 9 pm. Friday 9 «.m. to 8 pint. Mon.. Tues. Wed.. Thurs. Sat. Christmas Cards Now at Gibson‘s $2.00 Value 13‘ TRAVEL Alarm Clocks $311 TRIISTY SABRE KNIVES $1.29 Value 91‘ NORELCO NEW SPEED SHAVER WITH TRIMMER $24"