At the beginning of the novel, Johnny is very much a boy. He is arrogant, childish, and only thinks of himself. By the end of the novel he has become a man. Therefore, this week’s question has to do with adulthood: At what point does a person become a man (or a woman)? In some traditions there is a particular age when you are considered “grown-up”: in the Jewish tradition that age is 13. In the U.S., you are legally an adult when you turn 18. What do you think the measure of an adult should be? How do you know when you’ve crossed into adulthood?
As one author put it: “If you want to turn your life around, try thankfulness. It will change your life mightily,” so what are you thankful for this holiday? Be specific - we are all thankful for family and friends - what or who specifically are you thankful for and why?
“In a way he had died in that room; at least something had happened and the bright little silversmith’s apprentice was no more. He stood there again at the threshold, but now he was somebody else,” (p. 175). Johnny undergoes a major life change as a result of his accident. This forever changes the course of his life. Describe a time when you went through such a physical or emotional life change. What happened? How did your life change as a result? What did you learn from this experience?
“...some of us would die - so that other men can stand up on their feet like men. A great many are going to die for that. They have in the past. They will a hundred years from now - two hundred. God grant there will always be men good enough. Men like Rab,” (ch. XII, p. 297). As Christians we are commanded to submit to the authority God has placed in our lives. But sometimes it is important to stand up for the freedom of others. Who else in history has stood up for the freedom of others? How do we know when it’s time to live in peace, and when it’s time to fight to protect people?
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Composition: 7th GradeGuidelinesThe whole purpose of this assignment - whether you're reacting to an idea, sharing your own story, or analyzing the reading - is to discuss the ultimate issues of life. With that in mind, make sure that you: Archives
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