Do you think most people, if they were faced with the princess’s hard choice, would save their loved one or send him/her to his/her death? In other words, are people mainly motivated by their desires or by a concern for others?
Stories are particularly exciting, scary, or funny when something happens that you do not expect (this is called situational irony). Give the name of a story (book, movie, TV show, etc.) where the writer uses situational irony. Why do you think the writer decided to surprise you at that part of the story?
In his famous short story, Graham Greene argues that it is human nature to want to destroy things, and that “[d]estruction, after all, is a form of creation.” What does he mean by this? Is he right? Is tearing something down a way to make something new?
The story we will read in literature this week by Richard Connell is considered a classic adventure story. The protagonist is faced with a series of difficulties that challenge his/her abilities, and in the end he/she conquers those challenges and comes out on top. What other adventure stories have you read or seen? Why do you think they are so popular?
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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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