Huck Finn 1: 9-27
Huck Finn 2: 28-46
Huck Finn 3: 47-66
Huck Finn 4: 67-88
Huck Finn 5: 89-108
Huck Finn 6: 108-129
Huck Finn 7: 129-157
Huck Finn 8: 158-184
Huck Finn 9: 185-209
Huck Finn 10: 210-232
Huck Finn 11: 232-259
Huck Finn 12: 259-285
Huck Finn 13: 285-298
Huck Finn 14: 299-end
Friday, February 27, 2009
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Final Essay on Sin
Final Sin Essay:
Directions: You are to compose an essay of at least 5 full pages and no longer than 10 pages. You may use portions of previous essays, but do not simply take the material and apply it haphazardly; hence, it should directly pertain to the topic you choose. At least half of the paper should be focused on our most recent text The Picture of Dorian Gray, while the other half needs to involve The Scarlet Letter and The Crucible.
The idea is to focus on a central thesis that transcends simply one of these texts. Your concept should apply to all three texts in a clear and focused manner.
Primary focuses for this essay are:
• Logical flow of argument
• Clear integration of support
• Clarity of argument
• Ability to stay focused on one subject.
• MLA formatting
• Works cited
Topics:
1. “Yet it was his duty to confess, to suffer public shame, and to make public atonement. There was a God who called upon men to tell their sins to earth as well as to heaven. Nothing that he could do would cleanse him till he had told his own sin” (228). After reading The Scarlet Letter, The Crucible, and The Picture of Dorian Gray, do you believe this quotation is true or false?
2. “Better for him that each sin of his life had brought its sure, swift penalty along with it. There was purification in punishment. Not ‘Forgive us our sins’ but ‘Smite us for our iniquities’ should be the prayer of man to a most just God” (226). What should be the prayer of man to a most just God regarding sin? Incorporate what you have learned from how characters dealt with their sins in The Scarlet Letter, The Crucible, and The Picture of Dorian Gray, in your argument.
3. “Sin is a thing that writes itself across a man’s face.” Prove or disprove this statement using The Scarlet Letter, The Crucible, and The Picture of Dorian Gray, in your argument.
Rough Draft Due: Wednesday February 25th.
Final Due: Friday February 27th
200 points!
Directions: You are to compose an essay of at least 5 full pages and no longer than 10 pages. You may use portions of previous essays, but do not simply take the material and apply it haphazardly; hence, it should directly pertain to the topic you choose. At least half of the paper should be focused on our most recent text The Picture of Dorian Gray, while the other half needs to involve The Scarlet Letter and The Crucible.
The idea is to focus on a central thesis that transcends simply one of these texts. Your concept should apply to all three texts in a clear and focused manner.
Primary focuses for this essay are:
• Logical flow of argument
• Clear integration of support
• Clarity of argument
• Ability to stay focused on one subject.
• MLA formatting
• Works cited
Topics:
1. “Yet it was his duty to confess, to suffer public shame, and to make public atonement. There was a God who called upon men to tell their sins to earth as well as to heaven. Nothing that he could do would cleanse him till he had told his own sin” (228). After reading The Scarlet Letter, The Crucible, and The Picture of Dorian Gray, do you believe this quotation is true or false?
2. “Better for him that each sin of his life had brought its sure, swift penalty along with it. There was purification in punishment. Not ‘Forgive us our sins’ but ‘Smite us for our iniquities’ should be the prayer of man to a most just God” (226). What should be the prayer of man to a most just God regarding sin? Incorporate what you have learned from how characters dealt with their sins in The Scarlet Letter, The Crucible, and The Picture of Dorian Gray, in your argument.
3. “Sin is a thing that writes itself across a man’s face.” Prove or disprove this statement using The Scarlet Letter, The Crucible, and The Picture of Dorian Gray, in your argument.
Rough Draft Due: Wednesday February 25th.
Final Due: Friday February 27th
200 points!
Friday, February 13, 2009
February Break Assignment
After reading the novel The Picture of Dorian Gray, you have seen plenty of examples of epigrams, bon mots, witticisims, aphorisms, axioms, and the like. Please compose a list of 10 of you own. If you need inspiration look to Lord Henry's comments on just about any subject.
Due by the evening of Sunday, February 22nd.
Worth 20 points (2 per, based on quality)
Due by the evening of Sunday, February 22nd.
Worth 20 points (2 per, based on quality)
Monday, January 26, 2009
Dorian Gray
So, for Wednesday read the first 2 chapters of Dorian Gray. Select two quotes, respond to the two quotes, and pick out 2 vocabulary words to define.
If we don't have school on Wednesday, read chapter 3 for class on Thursday, and blog post on that if we don't have class.
If we don't have school on Wednesday, read chapter 3 for class on Thursday, and blog post on that if we don't have class.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Class 1/13
Hey guys,
Bring in two copies of a rough draft tomorrow. One for peer editing, and one for me to look at. Please spread the word if you are talking online to people, i'm sure someone won't check their email. Thanks for the help.
Mr. George
Bring in two copies of a rough draft tomorrow. One for peer editing, and one for me to look at. Please spread the word if you are talking online to people, i'm sure someone won't check their email. Thanks for the help.
Mr. George
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Scarlet Letter Essay Topics
Scarlet Letter Essay Topics:
150 Points
Due: Wednesday 1/14
Outline Due: 1/12
Directions:
Essays are to be no less than four pages, and in perfect MLA formatting. I would also like you to incorporate a works cited page at the end. Focus on use of active voice to make your argument more assertive.
1.) Describe why Dimmesdale’s torment was especially poignant for him, and why he believes it is a blessing from God. Begin with his original sin and take us all the way to his death.
2.) After reading The Scarlet Letter and The Crucible, we have an inside look at four characters dealing with the sin of adultery. Do you believe it is more successful to publicly bear your sins, or to deal with them privately? Give examples from each story to support your opinions.
3.) In the Puritanical societies of Salem and Boston, how can one be forgiven for their sins? Begin with the construction of these societies and how that makes it challenging to be forgiven, and then describe how different characters misguided searches helped you to realize this?
4.) Describe the symbol of the forest. What role does the forest play in both The Crucible and The Scarlet Letter? How is this role integral to the development of each plot? How does the town center contrast the forest? Historically, why do you think the forest was associated with Evil and the Devil?
150 Points
Due: Wednesday 1/14
Outline Due: 1/12
Directions:
Essays are to be no less than four pages, and in perfect MLA formatting. I would also like you to incorporate a works cited page at the end. Focus on use of active voice to make your argument more assertive.
1.) Describe why Dimmesdale’s torment was especially poignant for him, and why he believes it is a blessing from God. Begin with his original sin and take us all the way to his death.
2.) After reading The Scarlet Letter and The Crucible, we have an inside look at four characters dealing with the sin of adultery. Do you believe it is more successful to publicly bear your sins, or to deal with them privately? Give examples from each story to support your opinions.
3.) In the Puritanical societies of Salem and Boston, how can one be forgiven for their sins? Begin with the construction of these societies and how that makes it challenging to be forgiven, and then describe how different characters misguided searches helped you to realize this?
4.) Describe the symbol of the forest. What role does the forest play in both The Crucible and The Scarlet Letter? How is this role integral to the development of each plot? How does the town center contrast the forest? Historically, why do you think the forest was associated with Evil and the Devil?
Thursday, December 18, 2008
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