Tale of Two Cities and Gullivers Travels #5

For Ceci and Carla:
Choose a quotation from the section you are reading, post the quotation and discuss its relevance in two ways, either:

• historical-political references,
• the power of the language (imagery or poetic devices etc.),
• in terms of the ideals of Romanticism or the era,
• the quotation's symbolic meaning,
• its purpose such as a flashback or foreshadowing or character development.
• If you have another area you think is relevant, use that as a heading and go for it!

Your fifth reflection is due on Monday, November 30.

PS. Two more to go so adjust your reading for this. Thank you for being flexible.

Frankenstein Post #7 Blocks C+F

Frankenstein Chapters 17-20

• For Victor, the Monster's arguments are so convincing that he agrees to the demands at first. What reason(s) does he use for reversing his original decision?
• Is it completely a rational decision? Whether your opinion is 'yes' or 'no' elaborate with textual support. Again, do not use quotations that anyone else has used.

Due: Monday, November 30

Frankenstein Post #6 Block F

Frankenstein Chapters 13 and 14
Observe all the members of the De Lacey family; describe two fully; use one or two quotations to support your interpretations. Do not use a quotation used previously. Make sure all characters are fully described - in other words if one is not described when you are starting to write your descriptions, consider describing him or her. Post due Wednesday, November 25.

Frankenstein Post #6 Block C

Frankenstein Chapters 11-12

Here we learn what has been happening to the monster during the time we have been following Victor’s meanderings; we learn the origin of his eloquence. What two things do you think have been the most critical to his development? Explain. Use one or two quotations to support your view. Be sure you do not use a quotation that someone else has used. Post due Wednesday, November 25.

Tale of Two Cities and Gullivers Travels #4

For Ceci and Carla: Choose a quotation from the section you are reading, post the quotation and discuss its relevance in two ways, either: historical-political references, the power of the language (imagery or poetic devices etc.), in terms of the ideals of Romanticism or the era, the quotation's symbolic meaning, its purpose such as a flashback or foreshadowing or character development. If you have another area you think is relevant, use that as a heading and go for it! Your fourth reflection is due on Wednesday, November 25.

Tale of Two Cities and Gulliver's Travels #3

For Ceci and Carla,
I need you to add reflections once/week. There need to be 10 in all. Choose a quotation from the section you are reading, post the quotation and discuss its relevance in two ways, either:
historical-political references, the power of the language (imagery or poetic devices etc.), in terms of the ideals of Romanticism, the quotation's symbolic meaning, its purpose such as a flashback or foreshadowing or character development. If you have another area you think is relevant, use that as a heading and go for it!

I also need you to start catching up with the other students in terms of grades, so next week and the one after I will be asking you to do two reflections per week.

Thus far I should have two, so your third reflection is due on Wednesday, November 18.

Frankenstein Post #5

Frankenstein Chapters 9-10

• Victor’s sleep is compromised by his actions and his lack of action. What does Victor do to reconcile his conscience? Start with a literal answer and segue into a symbolic interpretation.
• Here we begin to see a different monster than that formed in our minds because he is eloquent. Give one example of his eloquence and explain its impact on you.

Due Date: Wednesday, November 18, Morning!!!

Frankenstein Post #4

Frankenstein Chapters 7-8

• 'William’s death is symbolic.' Do you agree with this statement? If not, why not? If so, what does it symbolize?
• Justine’s death differs from William’s in some very critical ways. Explain.

Use a quotation to support your position in either the first or second question; read the other postings to be sure you do not repeat the quotation used.

Response due on Wednesday, November 11