Thursday, May 8, 2008

Wuthering Heights- Final Post!

You're done- the agony, love, wrath, windswept moors, grave digging- whew!

Some ideas to think about, but the response is up to you: What do you think of the end? What struck you as most interesting? Any connections to other texts we've studied?

Sunday, May 4, 2008

Catcher post #1: According to you, who is Holden?

Holden is a complex character.

List four adjectives describing him. ("Holden is ___, ___, ___, and ___.)

Then write one sentence about Holden using at least 2 of our vocab words.

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Catcher post #2: Nuns!

On pages 108-113 Holden spends a good amount of time talking with some nuns. Give an interesting quote from this section and explain what it reveals about Holden.

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Catcher post #3: Irritations...

Holden sure is easily irritated! What is something from ch. 14-18 that annoys Holden? Give a quote and page number.

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Catcher post #4: Joy of Children

Kids are one of the only things that make Holden happy. Give an example of when this happens.

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Catcher post #5: Museum thoughts...

On pages 119-122 Holden thinks about the Museum.

Record a passage that reveals an aspect of Holden's character and explain what it shows about him.

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Catcher Post #6: Holden's Rant

At the end of his date with Sally (130-134), Holden starts talking about how he's gotten "fed up" and goes on about what he hates about life, what he's afraid of, and what he impulsively wants to do.

Choose a passage from this section and analyze what it reveals about Holden.

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