The Metamorphosis--Part 1

Answer the following questions based off your reading of The Metamorphosis:

1) What are some of the positive aspects of Gregor's transformation?

2) How would you describe Kafka's style of writing?

3) Do you have sympathy for Gregor? When (pull quote) and why?

The Rememberer

Awesome story, right? Now, do two things with it.

1) Pick out a quote that you feel is most important, most compelling, or one that you just say-- "yes, I like that quote." Then, explain why you chose it and what it means to you in the context of the story.

2) This story is an extended metaphor. Figure it out: What is it representing? State it and attempt to prove it in a concise argument.

Tick

On the surface, "Tick" seems to be quite a straightforward story: A woman (who has separated from her husband) finds a tick in her scalps and panics.

Now, look deeper into the story. Pay particular attention to the details that Oates infuses about the way the woman reminisces about her husband and the woman's inability to handle this physical setback. Then, answer the question:

Is the tick even there? Prove it.

A Rose for Emily

1. This story is told by "we": who do you imagine this narrator (or narrators) to be? Young or

old? Male or female? Both? What is their attitude toward Emily? How is this represented

by their calling her "Miss Emily"? What do they remember about her? How does this

shape your attitude toward her? Do you find yourself sympathizing with her situation as

the center of the town's attention (and gossip)?

2. How crazy was she? Think of that ending...

PARTICIPATION IS NOT OPTIONAL!!

Just a reminder...the blog is part of our class discussion. It is also homework. It is GRADED. I highly suggest participating. I also highly suggest you look on student portal. There are some frightening grades this quarter. Keep in mind if you fail the first quarter, I can ask that you be placed in 12R. ANYTHING YOU OWE ME IS DUE TUESDAY BY 12:00 NOON. E-mail me kbierworth@jcschools.stier.org if you have questions.

It's SCANDALOUS!!

Choose a famous, well-known person (dead or alive) who has been shunned by society or who has been involved in a scandal.  Discuss how this person dealt with the scandal and if he/she was damaged, rectified, or glorified for it. Decide which "letter" this person should wear as a result, and what that letter stands for. Please DO NOT USE the same person as someone else. If it's posted first, consider it "taken."

Wuthering Heights Question

Ask a question about chapters 4-8 that you need help answering. It can be about characters, setting, plot, or conflict. Then, try to help answer someone else's question on the blog. Engage each other!

Wuthering Heights Reaction

Give an honest initial reaction to the first four chapters of Wuthering Heights. Be brutal, if you must!

Symbolic Character Names in The Scarlet Letter

Discuss the symbolism of the names "Dimmesdale" and "Chillingworth."
Comments are due Friday, 10/25 by 11:59 pm.

Wuthering Heights Reading--Chapters 1-4

Don't forget the first FOUR chapter of Wuthering Heights is due Monday, October 28th. There will be a question posed on here for you to answer about your reading.

Welcome to AP English Literature

We are starting a new concept in AP English--blogging about our reading then having academic conversations about the text that we read. Everyone is expected to participate and respond to the prompts and to each other! We will be learning and responding together to enhance our classroom experience and discussions. Welcome to the blog, I can't wait to see what you have to say!!