"Sibi" and Dharma

In "Sibi," we discussed the concepts of dharma, unattached work, and caste. Keeping these concepts in mind, write one paragraph explaining your own personal dharma. Consider factors such as societal roles, duties, and morals when answering. This blog will be due on Thursday, April 14 and will be worth 10 points.

Introduce Yourself!

Introduce yourself to Mr. Ferro! This is my chance to get to know you better, so you can include any information you wish. Refer to the handout I distributed in class for potential discussion topics. Aim for two paragraphs. Remember to proofread!

Worth: 10 points
Due: Wednesday, March 30

"The Ultimate Safari"

Nadine Gordimer presents a naive narrator in this story. Explore this narrator's naivete, citing at least three examples from the reading. Be specific and use page citations where necessary.

Worth: 5 points
Due: Thursday, March 17

Anna Akhmatova Poetry Modeling

Post your poem modeling Akhmatova's "He loved three things..."

Worth: 5 points
Due: Monday, March 7

Snow Falling on Cedars Blog 2

Guterson explores many victims in this novel. Describe at least two characters you feel are victims, and explain who/what victimizes them and whether or not these victims have control over their situation. Use supporting quotes/details to support your answer.

Write a minimum of 2 paragraphs, one paragraph per victim. Due: Monday, February 7.
Worth: 5 points

Snow Falling on Cedars Blog 1

Based on your reading thus far, which literary device used by Guterson most impresses you: Setting, Characterization, or Flashbacks. Explore this device and include textual examples (quotes or paraphrases) to support your answer.

Respond in a minimum of 5 sentences. Blog due Thursday, January 13

Hiroshima Reading #3 - Chapters 3 and 4

How does "The Aftermath," which was added to Hiroshima in 1985, change your perceptions of the incident itself and the story? Does it enhance or detract from its drama? Be specific and relate the aftermath to your chosen character. Use at least 2 textual quotes with citations and write a minimum of 2 paragraphs.

Due: Friday, December 10

In Chapter 3, each character shows heroism in his/her actions. Describe what makes your character of choice a hero, and detail how your character responds to the lack of help, information, and medical care provided to the survivors.

Write a minimum of 2 paragraphs, and use two textual quotes with citations.

Due: Wednesday, December 8

Hiroshima Reading #1 - Chapters 1 and 2

Hersey writes, "And now each knows that in the act of survival he lived a dozen lives and saw more death than he ever thought he would see" (2).

Focus on your chosen character's experiences to interpret this quote. How does this character live "a dozen lives" and what does this character overcome in the act of surviving? Write a minimum of 2 paragraphs and use at least 3 textual quotes to support your answer.

Response Due: Monday, December 6

The Analects

Choose one teaching by Confucius which you find valuable. Copy the line, interpret it, and relate it to American society.

Write a minimum of 6 sentences. Blog response due Monday, Nov. 1

The Tempest Characterization

Write a description of your favorite character. Be sure to include personality traits as well as behaviors, and include plot references (no quotes necessary) to support your analysis. Explain why this is your favorite character.

Write a minimum of 6 sentences. Proofread! Blog due Tuesday, Oct. 12

Petrarch

After reading Petrarch's sonnets, what can you interpret about this man's personality? Is he a man you would like as an admirer? Are his sonnets affectionate or creepy?

Response must be a minimum of 6 sentences. Proofread! Due Thursday, Sept. 30

Medea

Medea kills her family in an act of vengeance. Were her actions justified? Do her actions make her less pitiable or more pitiable?

Response due Wednesday, Sept. 22. Response must be a minimum of 6 sentences. Proofread!

TV Show

If you could be any character (not actor or actress, but the actual character) in a TV show, who would you be and why?

Due: Friday, Sept. 17. Response must be a minimum of 6 sentences. Please proofread!!!

Fate

King Laius went to the oracle to learn he would die at the hands of his son. So, he tempted fate and left his son to die. If you lived back then, would you go to the oracle to learn your future? Would you want to know of evil that may come your way? Why?

6 sentence minimum required. Please remain anonymous! Due: Tuesday, Sept. 14