RANDOM MUSINGS #4 (the last one :-( )

Questions about an assignment? An unfinished debate from class? Something you wish to share? This is the place!

Wow...I cannot believe we are in the final quarter. This year has been flying by so quickly; I'm getting very sad!!!!

English 9H and Harry Potter

J.K. Rowlings' series borrows from universal themes, concepts, archetypes, and myths. Use this thread to discuss any connections you find between the Harry Potter series and the many characters and works of literature we have studied this year. Don't forget about how her mythological allusions enhance the characterization of her cast.

TWILIGHT!

I give up! Since we seem to be connecting Twilight (and the rest of the series) to class curriculum every single day, let's be serious about it. Use this thread to:

* find thematic and characterization connections to the literature we cover in class

* compare Edward, Bella, Jacob, etc. to the characters we have encountered this year.

* discuss the characters, themes, plot developments, and possibilities within the series itself.

* compare the book to the film.

Did I miss anything?

Keep the Laughter Going: Favorite Classroom Moment - Part 2!

It happens to everyone: words get jumbled between the brain and mouth, we enter into a conversation a moment too late... or we are simply confused. Ironically, these are the moments that help us remember the important information from class; laughter is a powerful learning tool. This is an opportunity to remember the special moments, lessons, activities, characters, and, of course, the miscommunications from our class. Help me to keep track of them and I will compile these into a booklet at the end of the year. Please remember that class rules apply: I will not tolerate any malicious attacks on any student or teacher. This is not meant to poke fun at anyone; it is meant in a spirit of reliving the occasional happy moment in our very special circle of hell :-)

The Sonnets

As this will be the first time we analyze poetry together, use this forum to share your thoughts about the two sonnets you will be comparing in your daily reflection. What do you believe to have been the purpose of the poets? The meaning of the sonnets? The meaning and effect of individual lines upon the reader?

Oedipus the King - Questions & Answers

Please use this forum to collaborate with each other if you are having difficulty with the text or the study guide. While I do not want you COPYING each other's answers, you may help each other with particularly complex passages or questions. I will be checking our blogsite frequently to offer assistance.

When you finish the text, you may want to consider the following questions. Feel free to comment or add your own points to ponder:

1. Compare and contrast Creon & Oedipus. What are their essential character traits? What textual evidence do you have to support this?
2. Does Sophocles believe in prophecy and fate?
3. What is Oedipus's fundamental hamartia?
4. What did you think of his final moments with his daughters / sisters?

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If you are confused, help is here!