WELCOME STUDENTS!

This is a place for us to discuss openly and honestly the literature we are reading. Here we are all just communicating our thoughts on what we are reading. There are no right and wrong answers. However, you are expected to be polite, mature, and on topic.

Saturday, October 30, 2010

The Wearer of the Scarlet Letter

Most of the beginning chapters of The Scarlet Letter focus on Hester Pyrnne. Who is she? What are two traits that really reveal who she is? What scene helped you to understan her most? Why? (The deadline to post a response to this blog is midnight, Monday, November 1, 2010)

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Federigo's Falcon

Today,we read from the DECAMERON "Federigo's Falcon," which was told on the day in which the young troupe told stories of love. Love, according to your writing responses, can include DEVOTION, PASSION, SELFLESSNESS, WEAKNESS, SELFISHNESS, and FOOLISHNESS. Select one of these words and explain how "Federigo's Falcon" explores this element. Give at least two examples. ( The deadline to post a response to this blog is midnight, Saturday, October 30, 2010.)