Friday, April 15, 2005
Ch 23
Hello all!
The radio certainly is significant - it is Jefferson's link to the outside world. Miss Emma, Tante Lou and the Reverend don't understand its significance. They are just angry that Jefferson seems to prefer staying in his cell with his radio rather than come and visit with them.
The Reverend is a simple, uneducated man. He thinks the radio is a "sin box". He thinks Jefferson should spend his remaining time praying and accepting Jesus so he can get to heaven. Grant is a little more sophisticated, and understands Jefferson has to accept himself first. When he can learn to love and accept himself, then maybe he can accept his fate........and become a man. He has no control over his circumstances, but he does have control over his attitude.
The radio certainly is significant - it is Jefferson's link to the outside world. Miss Emma, Tante Lou and the Reverend don't understand its significance. They are just angry that Jefferson seems to prefer staying in his cell with his radio rather than come and visit with them.
The Reverend is a simple, uneducated man. He thinks the radio is a "sin box". He thinks Jefferson should spend his remaining time praying and accepting Jesus so he can get to heaven. Grant is a little more sophisticated, and understands Jefferson has to accept himself first. When he can learn to love and accept himself, then maybe he can accept his fate........and become a man. He has no control over his circumstances, but he does have control over his attitude.
Monday, March 07, 2005
Chapter 13
First, to answer your questions:
Miss Eloise is just another woman who lives on the plantation. She is a friend of Miss Emma's and Tante Lou. They all go to church together.
When you are telling about what happened in the story, you will usually use past tense. However, when people are telling a story, they often will tell it in present tense, even though it took place in the past. eg. "In this chapter, Grant goes to visit Jefferson......" I would prefer you practice past tense, though.
What do you think about Grant lying to Miss Emma and Tante Lou? I think it is a kind, compassionate thing for him to do. This is one example where it is OK to lie.
Miss Eloise is just another woman who lives on the plantation. She is a friend of Miss Emma's and Tante Lou. They all go to church together.
When you are telling about what happened in the story, you will usually use past tense. However, when people are telling a story, they often will tell it in present tense, even though it took place in the past. eg. "In this chapter, Grant goes to visit Jefferson......" I would prefer you practice past tense, though.
What do you think about Grant lying to Miss Emma and Tante Lou? I think it is a kind, compassionate thing for him to do. This is one example where it is OK to lie.
Thursday, March 03, 2005
LBD Chapter 12
You all did a good job this week on the reading. I hope it is getting easier for you.
I'm not sure you understood why Vivian can't go away with Grant. She is separated from her husband, but not yet divorced. She is very worried that her husband will hear that she is spending time with (sleeping with) Grant. If he does, he could argue that she is an unfit mother and take the kids away from her. That's why she and Grant have to sneak away to another town to be alone together.
I'm not sure you understood why Vivian can't go away with Grant. She is separated from her husband, but not yet divorced. She is very worried that her husband will hear that she is spending time with (sleeping with) Grant. If he does, he could argue that she is an unfit mother and take the kids away from her. That's why she and Grant have to sneak away to another town to be alone together.
Monday, February 28, 2005
I think Mayumi takes the prize for the best weekend.
Tomorrow is March, which means winter is almost over. The days are getting longer and warmer. We might get one more snowfall, but probably not more. Are you happy?
Everyone posted their thoughts on Chapter 11 - Bravo! You all did a good job.
Tomorrow is March, which means winter is almost over. The days are getting longer and warmer. We might get one more snowfall, but probably not more. Are you happy?
Everyone posted their thoughts on Chapter 11 - Bravo! You all did a good job.
Friday, February 25, 2005
Happy Weekend
I hope you have a nice weekend. It is supposed to be nice out. Be sure and go out and play.
Before Monday, post a Blog entry about Chapter 11 in LBD, and about your weekend. You have to do something other than study so you have something interesting to post!
Before Monday, post a Blog entry about Chapter 11 in LBD, and about your weekend. You have to do something other than study so you have something interesting to post!
Wednesday, February 23, 2005
Chapter 9 LBD
Thank you for posting your thoughts Hong and Mayumi. You got A's for writing!
I thought this chapter was so sad! I think it is sad that the deputy had to tell Grant to hug Miss Emma. I think he should have thought of it himself. I can't imagine how hard that must be to visit a loved one who is condemned to death.
There is a couple in Eau Claire whose son was executed in a prison in Texas this last fall. It doesn't just happen in books.
I thought this chapter was so sad! I think it is sad that the deputy had to tell Grant to hug Miss Emma. I think he should have thought of it himself. I can't imagine how hard that must be to visit a loved one who is condemned to death.
There is a couple in Eau Claire whose son was executed in a prison in Texas this last fall. It doesn't just happen in books.
Monday, February 21, 2005
Whew! I'm glad everyone finally was able to access our class blog! I look forward to reading your postings.
post your first entry
Hello and Happy Monday!
Click on "Create New Post" and type your entry. Tell us one important event you remember from Chapter 8 in LBD.
Then scroll down and click on "Publish Post"
Click on "Create New Post" and type your entry. Tell us one important event you remember from Chapter 8 in LBD.
Then scroll down and click on "Publish Post"
