"1984" Parts I & II, Book II Reaction

- - -  So how about the plot twist?  That Orwell is a clever dog.  Explain this:  How in the world of 1984 does someone like Julia fall "in love" with someone like Winston?  Explain.

- - -  Explain how Orwell uses contrast in the scene in Victory Square.

- - -  What is significant about JULIA'S actions in Part II?  Support with evidence from the text.

"1984" Part VIII, Book One Reaction

- - -  Explain the significance of Winston's conversation with the old man in the pub.

- - -  Explain the significance of Winston's encounter in the junk shop.

- - -  Looking at Book One as a whole, explain the significance of the text as it stands right now.

"1984" Parts VI and VII Reaction

- - -  Explain why Winston is both completely right and completely wrong in believing that any revolution must come from the Proles.

- - -  "Everything faded into mist. The past was erased, the erasure was forgotten, the lie became the truth."  Explain this passage from Part VII.

"1984" Parts I-III, Book One Reaction

- - -  Explain Orwell's use of setting in Part I and why it is an essential element of a book like 1984.

- - -  Explain the significance of Winston's memories from childhood.

- - -  Explain the significance of Winston's journal and of the entries he has made to this point in the novel.

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.