Hi, everybody!! I'm sorry that I'm late posting thisweek's question; I'd planned on posting itbefore leaving for my cousin's wedding on Friday, but time got away from me, and yesterday was crazy-busy, too.
Anyway, as we're finishing up A Raisin in the Sun, we see Walter mature in the story's resolution. Even though he's been a grown man for the story's duration, this still is his "coming-of age" story. What I want to ask you is, how does Walter finally "grow up" while talking with Mr. Lindner? Has he truly earned his family's forgiveness?
This will count as the last homework for the first marking period.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Periods 1 & 2, Post 5: Walter's Redemption
Hi, guys!! I'm sorry that I'm late with this; I'd planned on posting this before leaving for my cousin's wedding on Friday, but time got away from me, and yesterday was crazy-busy, too.
Anyway, as we're finishing up A Raisin in the Sun, we see Walter mature in the story's resolution. Even though he's been a grown man for the story's duration, this still is his "coming-of age" story. What I want to ask you is, how does Walter finally "grow up" while talking with Mr. Lindner? Has he truly earned his family's forgiveness?
This will count as the last homework for the first marking period.
Anyway, as we're finishing up A Raisin in the Sun, we see Walter mature in the story's resolution. Even though he's been a grown man for the story's duration, this still is his "coming-of age" story. What I want to ask you is, how does Walter finally "grow up" while talking with Mr. Lindner? Has he truly earned his family's forgiveness?
This will count as the last homework for the first marking period.
Friday, October 8, 2010
Period 8, Post 4: Growing Apart
Hey, everybody. I hope that everyone is enjoying the long Columbus Day weekend!! :-)
Over the past week, we've seen Lindsey and Buckley begin to rediscover happiness, and a sense of normality, since Susie's death. Lindsey has "come alive" through the love and support of Samuel Heckler; Buckley is the only one who can happily remember the good times with Susie. Their parents aren't so lucky; they have developed unhealthy coping mechanisms for dealing with their grief, and are drifting apart, seeking comfort with other people.
Why are the Salmon children handling their grief better than their parents? Why are the parents finding it difficult to comfort each other? What can they do to become closer again?
This will count as a homework assignment for the first marking period.
Over the past week, we've seen Lindsey and Buckley begin to rediscover happiness, and a sense of normality, since Susie's death. Lindsey has "come alive" through the love and support of Samuel Heckler; Buckley is the only one who can happily remember the good times with Susie. Their parents aren't so lucky; they have developed unhealthy coping mechanisms for dealing with their grief, and are drifting apart, seeking comfort with other people.
Why are the Salmon children handling their grief better than their parents? Why are the parents finding it difficult to comfort each other? What can they do to become closer again?
This will count as a homework assignment for the first marking period.
Periods 6 & 7, Post 4: Walter's Mistake
Hi, guys. I hope that you all are enjoying the long Columbus Day weekend!! :-)
Over the past week, we've read about how Walter was cheated out of the insurance money by Willy Harris, a man whom he thought was a friend. We have seen how, through his selfishness and shortsightedness, he has destroyed not only his own "American Dream," but the dreams of his sister and mother, as well.
Again I'm asking you to put yourself in Walter's shoes. Obviously, he won't be able to recover the money; Willy Harris has disappeared. So, give Walter some advice about what he needs to do in order to apologize, and to begin to make things up to his family.
This will count as a homework assignment for the first marking period.
Over the past week, we've read about how Walter was cheated out of the insurance money by Willy Harris, a man whom he thought was a friend. We have seen how, through his selfishness and shortsightedness, he has destroyed not only his own "American Dream," but the dreams of his sister and mother, as well.
Again I'm asking you to put yourself in Walter's shoes. Obviously, he won't be able to recover the money; Willy Harris has disappeared. So, give Walter some advice about what he needs to do in order to apologize, and to begin to make things up to his family.
This will count as a homework assignment for the first marking period.
Periods 1 & 2, Post 4: Walter's Mistake
Hey, all. I hope that everyone is enjoying this long Columbus Day weekend!! :-)
This past week, we've read about how Walter was cheated out of the insurance money by Willy Harris, a man whom he thought was a friend. We have seen how, through his selfishness and shortsightedness, he has destroyed not only his own "American Dream," but the dreams of his sister and mother, as well.
Once again, I'm asking you to put yourself in Walter's shoes. Obviously, he can't get the money back; Willy Harris is long gone. But, if you could give Walter some advice, tell him what he needs to do in order to apologize, and to begin to make things up to them.
This will count as a homework assignment for the first marking period.
This past week, we've read about how Walter was cheated out of the insurance money by Willy Harris, a man whom he thought was a friend. We have seen how, through his selfishness and shortsightedness, he has destroyed not only his own "American Dream," but the dreams of his sister and mother, as well.
Once again, I'm asking you to put yourself in Walter's shoes. Obviously, he can't get the money back; Willy Harris is long gone. But, if you could give Walter some advice, tell him what he needs to do in order to apologize, and to begin to make things up to them.
This will count as a homework assignment for the first marking period.
Friday, October 1, 2010
Period 8, Post 3: Vengeance vs. Justice
Hey, everybody. This week, I'd like to continue with our exploration of the theme of "vengeance vs. justice" in The Lovely Bones.
We've seen Susie attempt to move from a position of weakness (a victim) to one of power (the huntress), as she tries to guide her father to those clues that would implicate Mr. Harvey in her murder. But we start to see that her motivation is not totally selfless, but vengeful as well.
What is the difference between vengeance and justice? Why does our society advocate (encourage) justice, rather vengeance? Give one example from the text that shows how Susie wants justice for herself and the other victims. Give one example showing how Susie wants vengeance against Mr. Harvey. And finally, what do you think should happen to Mr. Harvey?
We've seen Susie attempt to move from a position of weakness (a victim) to one of power (the huntress), as she tries to guide her father to those clues that would implicate Mr. Harvey in her murder. But we start to see that her motivation is not totally selfless, but vengeful as well.
What is the difference between vengeance and justice? Why does our society advocate (encourage) justice, rather vengeance? Give one example from the text that shows how Susie wants justice for herself and the other victims. Give one example showing how Susie wants vengeance against Mr. Harvey. And finally, what do you think should happen to Mr. Harvey?
Periods 6 & 7, Post 3: Walter as Prometheus
Hello, all. Hope you're enjoying your weekend!! So here's what I want to talk about this week:
In Act 2, Scene 1 of A Raisin in the Sun, we read about how George Murchison compared Walter Younger to Prometheus, the man who was punished for stealing fire from the gods in Greek mythology. Like Prometheus, Walter struggles against the ruling class, white society, for the opportunity to achieve his American dream. In many ways, this reminds me of being an adolescent: teenagers struggle with the established authority (parents) for more power and more freedom.
My question is this: why is Walter unhappy? Try to put yourself in his shoes. Why has he chosen a liquor store as a means to realize his goal? What other choices could he have made, that might have achieved the same things? When have you gone against your parents' wishes, only to realize that you made the wrong choice?
This will count as a homework assignment for this marking period.
In Act 2, Scene 1 of A Raisin in the Sun, we read about how George Murchison compared Walter Younger to Prometheus, the man who was punished for stealing fire from the gods in Greek mythology. Like Prometheus, Walter struggles against the ruling class, white society, for the opportunity to achieve his American dream. In many ways, this reminds me of being an adolescent: teenagers struggle with the established authority (parents) for more power and more freedom.
My question is this: why is Walter unhappy? Try to put yourself in his shoes. Why has he chosen a liquor store as a means to realize his goal? What other choices could he have made, that might have achieved the same things? When have you gone against your parents' wishes, only to realize that you made the wrong choice?
This will count as a homework assignment for this marking period.
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