Sunday, March 19, 2017

Rafting down the Mississippi at night with Huck and Jim Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain 1885 From Chapters 18 & 19Topics for Reflection-- Pick two to respond to.

1.  What is Mark Twain satirizing in the novel?  Be specific and provide textual support for your claims.
2.  How does Twain's depiction of Jim evolve as the novel progresses?  Again be specific and provide textual support.
3.  What is Huck's moral dilemma and how does he struggle? Again be specific and provide textual support.
4.  Which of the secondary characters that Huck has met seems the most significant or meaningful to you?  Why?

Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Death of a Salesman -- Post 2

Image result for death of a salesmanRespond to the question--  Is Willy Loman a tragic hero?

Death of a Salesman -- Discussion

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Reread Miller's article "Tragedy and the Common Man."  Post 1--  find a quotation from the article that clearly relates and adds meaning to your reading.  Explain how the quotation relates and how it provides deeper understanding.