W.H. post #5: Pointed spear at both ends?

On page 169 Isabella says to Hindley, "treachery and violence are spears pointed at both ends-- they wound those who resort to them , worse than their enemies". Is this true in the context of the novel? How or how not?

W.H. post #6: The Next Generation

At the end of this section the next generation of Lintons, Earnshaws, and Heathcliffs are in their teens and early twenties. What do you find interesting about these characters, how they are similar to and different from the previous generation, and how they interact?

W.H. post #7: Quote

Select a quote (with page #) from chapters 11-24 that you find particularly important and interesting. Record the quote and discuss why you chose it.

Romantic Composer Sign Up

Call dibs on your choice of composer from the Romanticism section of the timeline of composers (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classical_music). No doubling up!

This is the composer you will research (3 sources minimum) creating a handout and bibliography. You'll share your handout with the class going over the main points and play a selection or two of music you choose (by your composer, of course!). If you don't want to purchase a CD or download a song or two from itunes, check with your local library or even the school library to see if they can help you out. Also, many websites will have free clips or downloads, and you may be able to find performances of pieces on youtube.

Also, although I often scorn wikipedia for serious research, you should read through this section on Classical Music. It gives a great overview.

Frankenstein Chapters 1-9 : A Modern Prometheus...

How is Victor Frankenstein a modern Prometheus?

Maybe think about:

What causes Victor Frankenstein to embark on his isolated, unnatural pursuit?
What does it mean to be a creator and what are the responsibilities that are inherent in creating?
How does Victor Frankenstein ultimately differ from Prometheus?
What is the significance of each man’s punishment?

Please use specific details from the text and build off of each other's responses!

Faust- the final blog!

So, you've finished Faust (Part One)- write about what you'd like! What was interesting? What's the point? Connections with other texts?

Faust Blog pages 100-151

For this section I would like you to go deep into your analysis and personal response. Think about how conflicts and characterization are developed, motifs that are repeated, connections with other texts, and Romantic Elements.

There are many small sections within these pages. These include:

Auerbach's Cellar in Leipzig
Witch's Kitchen
A Street
Evening
A Walk
Neighbor's House
A Street
In Martha's Garden
A Summer House
Forest and Cavern
Margareta's Room

When you log on to do your blog response, I'd like you to take the NEXT section. For example, if the previous post is about "A Walk" do yours on "Neighbor's House." Please write the name of the section at the top of your response. Then, in the response, dig into your section. What's important? What's interesting? Include a few quotes...

Finally, in a separate comment, I'd also like you to respond to, build off of, argue against (whatever) one (or more) of your peers' original responses.

Please remember to sign your name after each comment! You should have a total of two postings!