The Trial #2

Topic:

Read the article at NYT online (via my wiki): "A New Work in in Word: Kafakesque" - What are your views on the article now that you have read over half of the novel?

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Due: Wednesday, November 16 before 10 PM

The Trial

Topic:

If you were to write an existential novel about life in 2011, what aspect of life would you make the focus of your novel? Explain.

Here is a textbook definition of existentialism; it is not always as bleak as in Kafka's writing:

a philosophical theory or approach that emphasizes the existence of the individual person as a free and responsible agent determining their own development through acts of the will.

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Due: Thursday, November 10 before 10 PM

In Cold Blood #2

Topic:

Now that you have information about the death penalty and the insanity plea in Kansas, do Dick and Perry qualify for: 1) the death penalty, and 2) an insanity plea? Explain.

(You can respond individually, in pairs or as an entire class but all parties involved receive the same grade.)

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Due: Thursday, Oct. 20 before 11 PM

In Cold Blood

Topic:

If you had to live in a post-apocalyptic world, would you rather travel with Dick or Perry? Explain why.

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Due: Thursday, Sept. 29 before 11 PM

The Alchemist

Topic: What do you think Coelho's main message was to the readers of this novel? (2-3 solid paragraphs)

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Due: Sunday, Sept. 11 before 11 PM

What we'll do on this blog

Hello,

This blog will be used to share ideas about topics we do not have time to cover in the classroom. Throughout the year I will assign articles/essays to read and then everyone will visit this blog to share their views on the given reading. Remember everyone must be respectful when commenting and posting ideas. Inappropriate posts will be deleted and that student will not receive credit. Also, use your real name, not a screen name, when posting. I cannot give credit to SoxFan91, understand. I will delete all posts that use screen names.