Reaction to "The Children's Story"

- - -  Explain how Clavell uses allegory in The Children's Story.  Those unfamiliar with the literary device "allegory" would be well served to look it up.

- - -  What is the main theme of the story and how does Clavell deliver his theme?  Remember to support your response with examples from text.

- - -  Why is this short story called, The Children's Story?

"Julius Caesar" Act IV Reaction

- - -  Why does Brutus insist that his army move towards Phillipi despite the warning from the ghost of Caesar?  Keep in mind that Brutus was aware of the Ides of March prophecy.

- - -  What is the significance of Portia's death?

"Julius Caesar" Act III Reaction

- - -  Give at least one example from either funeral speech of each of Aristotle's Appeals.  Use evidence from text to support.

- - -  Now that there is a clear division between Mark Anthony and Brutus/Cassius, who is most likey to assume control of Rome?  Defend your response.

"Julius Caesar" Act II Reaction

- - -  Any themes emerging in the first two acts?  Bet there are.  Identify and explain one.  Support your response with evidence from text.

- - -  Where are Brutus and Julius Caesar in the tragic hero cycle at this point of the play? Explain.

"Julius Caesar" Act I Reaction

- - -  What is Cassius' motivation to oust Caesar?  What is Brutus'?  Defend your response.

- - -  Explain how rhetoric is used in Act I.

"To Kill a Mockingbird" Chapters 24 & 25 Reaction

- - - Explain why I said that Mrs. Merriwether is one of the most evil characters that you'll ever read in fiction.

- - - what changes have occurred in Scout and Jem? Explain.

"To Kill a Mockingbird" Chapters 19 through 21 reaction

Due Wednesday

- - - What is the significance of Atticus' closing argument?

- - - What is the significance of Jem's reaction to the verdict?

- - - Where can the book possibly go from here?

"To Kill a Mockingbird" Chapters 17 and 18 Reaction

- - -  Explain the significance of Mayella's CHARACTER in the novel.  Not her responses to Atticus, or her actions on the stand, but only her character.

- - -  Explain Lee's use of setting in the two chapters.  This is bigger than just where the Finch kids are sitting in the courtroom.

Off the Hook - for Tonight!

- - -  Blog site was down and I could not post until now, so there will be no blog tonight, but look for one tomorrow :)

"To Kill a Mockingbird" Chapters 12 and 13 Reaction

- - -  Explain how the tone has changed from Pat One to Part Two.  What is the significance of this change?

- - -  Why does Lee wait until now to have Jem and Scout accompany Calpurnia to church?  Explain the significance of that scene.