Tuesday, June 19, 2012

A Farewell to Arms - Book I - Due Friday September 7th


We learn a lot about the conditions for soldiers in World War I in Book I of A Farewell to Arms.  Comment on some of those conditions including how the conditions affect the actions of the soldiers.  Include quotes and page numbers for your examples.  Once you have posted your ideas, please check back periodically to comment on at least two other posts.  

Awakening - Chapters I-XV, Pages 44-94 - Due Friday September 7th


We are influenced by all sorts of people in all sorts of situations.  Edna Pontellier has many people who influence her life.  Some are family members, others are people she meets while staying in Grand Isle.  Mademoiselle Reisz, Adele Ratignolle, Robert Lebrun, Alcee Arobin, Leonce Pontellier, Doctor Mandelet, The Colonel, Madame Antoine, are not all, but certainly some of those people.  Comment on how characters from Chapters I-XV  influenced Edna – or how she influenced  them.   Include quotes and page numbers to support your ideas. Once you have posted your ideas, please check back periodically to comment on at least two other posts.

Welcome to Honors Option!

This blog will give you the opportunity to voice your ideas, analyze the subject matter, and answer questions we may throw your way.  Every student taking on the Honors Option in American Studies will be expected to use this site consistently throughout the school year.  Good luck and be sure to come and see us (any of the four teachers - Barnea, Barth, Cadorette, Knowles) if you have questions or concerns along the way.