Random Musings on English 9 Honors literature

A special request was made for an open-discussion forum on our class blog page. Feel free to voice any unspoken or unfinished thoughts regarding classwork, homework, class texts, or class discussions...just remember to keep your comments appropriate!!!

We can also use this site as a way for you to ask and to respond to questions that you might be having with the homework or readings ( but I think that I might need a separate post for grammar!).

As always, this does count for participation credit (B-squares).

Did Wargrave get it right? Week of 9/22/08

In his confessional letter, Wargrave claims that he killed off the guests in the order of their crime (from least to worst -- with the exception of Marston who was incapable of feeling guilt). Do you think his calculations were correct? Or, would you have arranged the murders in a different order? Explain and support your response.

Most Romantic Myth - or Worst Romantic Ending EVER!

I realize that Edith Hamilton's Mythology is laborious reading. Let's focus on the love stories: those that succeed and those that, well, end in absolute disaster.
Please share your favorite romantic tale or vent about one that was just too miserable to have ever been created.
Don't forget to think about the purpose of the myth: is there an element of nature that has been immortalized by the lovers (such as a flower, tree, etc.)?

Favorite part of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

I have already warned each of you that Mockingbird is my favorite novel. Even if it isn't yours, hopefully there was at least one moment, chapter, or scene that you enjoyed.

Please share your favorite mockingbird moment on this blog!

Most Evil

As you read And Then There Were None, you will find yourself judging the character's actions, both present and past. Who in your opinion is the most evil character or has committed the most heinous acts? Be certain to support your response with textual details. DON'T GIVE AWAY THE ENDING!!!

Summer Reading SOS: HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Please feel free to ask (and answer?) any questions you might have concerning summer reading. These questions may be about the content of the text, the format of novel notes, or understanding literary terms. Remember to identify who you are when you post so I know to whom I must respond ... and continue to check the website for updates.