Week of October 25th--Gothic Literature!

Directions: Each member of each blog group must write their own Gothic Literature short story using their understanding of the tenents of Gothic Literature. For this week only, you have to write and post your Gothic Literature stories for your members to read and discuss. Good Luck!

Week of October 25th--Stone Diaries!

1. Identify scenes in the novel where there is situational irony and/or dramatic irony. Discuss how the irony informs the theme of the novel.

2. Identify the central purpose of the novel, and articulate and discuss the theme.

3. We have discussed the importance of style in conveying meaning, what is the writer's style in Stone Diaries and how does it work to inform meaning?

Week of October 18th--Stone Diaries!

Directions, please create 2 level 2 questions and 1 level 3 question pertaining to your current reading of Stone Diaries. The expectation remains the same for responses, you will go in at least 3 times throughout the week to inform and refine your responses. Use lots of details!

Week of October 18th--Gothic Literature!

Directions: You will create 1 level 2 question and 1 level 3 question that you will then respond to throughout the week in regards to your last Gothic Literature short story, "Cask of Amontillado." Please remember to provide details, specific examples and concrete details to the questions that you develop.

Week of October 11th--Stone Diaries!

In the first 3 chapters of Stone Diaries, who are some of the main characters? Describe these characters in thoughtful details, including oddities they possess, their relations to each other, and any changes you notice as you progress in your reading of those first 3 chapters.

What are some of the predominant tensions that emerge in those first 3 chapters? Be specific, use appropriate details from the story.

Week of October 11th--Gothic Literature

Discuss who could be the protagonist and antagonist in The Black Cat; explain your logic and reasoning for why? Please remember to use details and specifics from the story to support your response.

What Gothic Literature that we've read so far is your favorite, explain why? (The Raven, The Masque of the Red Death, The Minister's Black Veil, or The Black Cat)

What are some similarities between all the Gothic Literature stories we've read so far? Again, be specific and use details in your response.