At the beginning of the next story we’re reading in literature, the protagonist (Bilbo Baggins) is challenged to take part in an adventure. However, he is torn between wanting to stay comfortable and safe in the familiar and wanting an adventurous experience. What is an adventure that you (either currently or in the past) would like to take part in? It might be something as simple as learning how to code, or traveling somewhere new, or trying out for the basketball team. What is a modern day adventure that you would like to take part in but find yourself waffling between fear and excitement?
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There are two themes we have been focusing on as we read Cyrano de Bergerac:
Which theme (a.k.a. Ideas about life) resonates with you most? How can you apply it to your own life? Compare the love story in Cyrano de Bergerac to another love story you are familiar with (such as a fairytale like Beauty and the Beast, etc.). How are the stories similar? How do the themes in each story connect?
The sonnet we analyzed in literature class the other week (Shakespeare’s Sonnet 130) is about love. Unlike a lot of romantic poetry, this poem spends the first 12 lines describing all of the ways his beloved falls short of perfection. It is not until the last two lines that he declares that he loves her. In other words, he lists all of her flaws and then states that he loves her despite them. What do you think of this idea, that in order to really love someone, we have to both acknowledge his/her flaws AND see past those flaws? How can a person do both at the same time? Explain your response, giving specific examples to support your answer.
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Composition: 8th 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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