Caesar, Question 2

We obviously know which of the funeral speeches had the biggest impact on the plebeians of Rome. Think about public speakers you have heard. What made them particularly effective to you? Which of the funeral speeches would have been most effective on you personally? Would you have been swayed by the Spartan or florid style? Why do you think that is?

Hail Caesar!

We've been introduced to many characters in Julius Caesar. So far, who seems to be the character you sympathize with the most? Why do you think you feel this way? What's Shakespeare doing to make you feel this way?

Walden, Conclusion

Now that we've officially finished Walden, tell me something (or things) that you'll take away from this book. Officially get ready for Julius Caesar! :)

A Separate Peace

Here are photos of the real Devon School, the Phillips Exeter School.

Walden, Question 4

Now that we have waded through a good portion of Walden, think in particular about the chapters relevant to seasons. What thematically does Thoreau talk about in those chapters besides the season? Why does he name these chapters after seasons? Is the chapter entirely about the season or something more?

Walden, Question 3

Since we've been talking so much about classics, I thought I'd open this question up for discussion. What books would you guys consider classics? You can include your own favorite books or books that made an impression on you, or you can include books you think everyone should read. Explain why you think these books deserve to be on the classics list. Also, what makes a book a "classic?"

My classics (or must-read list) would be Heart of Darkness, Hamlet, Wuthering Heights, Walden, Leaves of Grass, and The Dark Tower Series (at least the first three, anyway!).

Essay Website

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