Happy Thanksgiving

No blog this week. Enjoy the turkey etc.

Romantic Poem Reflection

Write a reflection on one of the Romantic poems we studied in the past two weeks.

Connection to Nature

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Copy and past the above address in your browser's address bar. Go to this site to find your assignment for the week.

What Were You Thinking, Edgar?

The Pit and the Pendulum is my favorite Poe story, but I hate the ending. I would like you to write a new ending for the story. It doesn't have to be long, and it can be really gory, but something more creative than
"There was a discordant hum of human voices! There was a loud blast as of many trumpets! There was a harsh grating as of a thousand thunders! The fiery walls rushed back! An outstretched arm caught my own as I fell fainting into the abyss. It was that of General Lasalle. The French army had entered Toledo. The Inquisition was in the hands of its enemies."

That ending seems way too contrived. You can have the narrator live or die, your choice, but do it in your best Poe manner and have fun with it.

Crucible Paper

Because you all have a Crucible paper due Wednesday, take a week off from your blog to write your paper. Check back here next Sunday. :)

Reflections on The Crucible

Reflect on The Crucible.  Focus on any of the following:  the characters, events, or pervading metaphor. Post your reflections for this week's blog entry.  Reflections are not summaries; they are feelings and thoughts about specific events or details.