Literary Superlatives!

In preparation for the literary yearbook, a review project for the final examination, begin to think of creative ways to immortalize all of the literary characters (sans Mythology) that you have encountered this year. From And Then There Were None to Lord of the Flies, many characters would win some fun and interesting senior superlatives if they were high school students.

Hottest wheels? Dreamiest Date? Best hair? Most likely to end up in a straight jacket? Be ironic or serious, just be appropriate and have some fun!

You can be an on-line literary critic!

Many of you have been quite vocal concerning your views of Hamilton's Mythology. As your first venue to English 9 Honors last summer, it is no wonder that a few of you felt rather overwhelmed!

You've had a chance to comment on To Kill a Mockingbird and Lord of the Flies; here is your chance to comment on the titanic tome! The Amazon reviews were fairly repetitive and boring; what is your opinion? Be honest; have fun; BE APPROPRIATE! And, perhaps, you can give some credit to the stories you enjoyed!

Lord of the Flies: Savagery

In your opinion, what is the single worst action, behavior, or scene in the novel? Why is this particular action more depraved than others? Please support your opinion.

Dynamic Characterization

OK...this one might cause a little bit of a stir....

Is either (or both) Mde. Loisel or Rainsford a dynamic character? PROVE it!

"The Necklace" : Sympathy for Mdme. Loisel?

Simple question, not so simple answer:

Do you have any sympathy for Mdme. Loisel at the end of the story? Defend your position.

LIU - Pedagogy Class

Please use this forum to probe, discuss, or question the assignments or readings from the class.

THE SCARLET IBIS: Symbolism & Theme

Before we discuss this in class, here are some points to consider:

• If you read carefully, you will note that the story of the "Scarlet Ibis" unfolds against the backdrop of World War I. What commentary do you think Hurst is making in this tale?
• What symbolic connection is there between the scarlet ibis and Doodle?
• How is color imagery used in this story?
• Why is the narrator known only as "Brother"?
• Review the graphic description of Doodle's death at the end of the tale. What has metaphorically happened here?
• How is the thematic concept of pride relevant to the tale? What theme can you derive from this concept?
• How about brotherhood?

In the event you have lost your copy of the story, here is a link to an e-text: http://209.184.141.5/westwood/academ/depts/dpteng/L-Coker/VirtualEnglish/Englsih%20I/English%20Ia/scarlet_ibis.htm