Cold Sassy Tree
Olive Anne Burns
9.30- Chapters 1-20
10.18- Chapters 21-35
10.28- Chapters 36-50
Rucker Blakeslee is a southern man living in Cold Sassy, Georgia. His wife has died, but Mr. Blakeslee has taken a liking to a young girl who makes hats in his shop. Her name is Miss Love Simpson. Although Rucker has feelings for Miss Love, his family is alarmed by the fact that his wife, Mattie Lou, died only three weeks prior. The narrator of the story is Will Tweedy, Rucker's grandson.
Upon Miss Love and Rucker's marriage Will becomes friends with Miss Love and discovers her marriage is only of convenience for both her and his grandfather.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Friday, September 24, 2010
UbD & F. Scott Fitzgerald
Some themes we may study this marking period are the American Dream, society in the 1920's, and fiction vs. reality. Other themes could include loss and deception, human relationships, and the effect of monetary issues.
Background knowledge will be very important to The Great Gatsby because it occurs in a different time period than we live in. Story-lines can be immensely different depending on the time period, therefore it will be imperative to understand 1920's culture. Knowledge of historical events that occurred in this time period will help to understand some internal and external conflicts. During different time periods, various events can effect the lifestyle of societies and this in turn can determine peoples' actions and reactions.
There are definitely many discussion worthy points that come up after reading these two documents. These points include: the effect of Zelda's behavior on Fitzgerald and the characters in his stories, the effect of his on again, off again fame and fortune, and what Fitzgerald wanted his life to be vs. what it turned out to be.
Background knowledge will be very important to The Great Gatsby because it occurs in a different time period than we live in. Story-lines can be immensely different depending on the time period, therefore it will be imperative to understand 1920's culture. Knowledge of historical events that occurred in this time period will help to understand some internal and external conflicts. During different time periods, various events can effect the lifestyle of societies and this in turn can determine peoples' actions and reactions.
There are definitely many discussion worthy points that come up after reading these two documents. These points include: the effect of Zelda's behavior on Fitzgerald and the characters in his stories, the effect of his on again, off again fame and fortune, and what Fitzgerald wanted his life to be vs. what it turned out to be.
Monday, September 20, 2010
What's your flavor?
My favorite genre of stories and movies is definitely drama. I enjoy actors and directors that can convey serious stories in an interesting manner. Films that are based around deep level issues and flaws of human nature such as White Oleander have always caught my attention; I can often relate more to this type of genre than a simple comedy.
Surface level conflicts and solutions in movies such as Superbad and Wedding Crashers can typically lift one's mood and are satisfactory for a good laugh. I also enjoy these types of films from time to time, but not to the same level as other genres. Sometimes, a mindless story plot requiring little to no genuine concentration are necessary.
Surface level conflicts and solutions in movies such as Superbad and Wedding Crashers can typically lift one's mood and are satisfactory for a good laugh. I also enjoy these types of films from time to time, but not to the same level as other genres. Sometimes, a mindless story plot requiring little to no genuine concentration are necessary.
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