Blog #4 - How Far She Went

What is the role of the small dog in the plot? What about Sylvie, even though she is only present in backstory? Why are they essential elements in the story?  (2 paragraphs)

Blog #3 - How Far She Went

The story employs a third person limited point of view that shifts from the granddaughter to the grandmother.  Find two passages from the story where the use of this point of view is particularly effective in characterizing the granddaughter and grandmother as well as their relationship. (1 paragraph)

Blog #2 -

How is the grandmother characterized in the story? Discuss the use of detail in your answer.  How are small details used to create and enrich the characterization? Provide a specific example. (1-2 paragraphs)

Blog #1 - How Far She Went

Describe the plot structure of this story. How is suspense initiated and maintained throughout? Where is the climax of the story located? (2 paragraphs)

Blog #2 - The Dinner Party

Write a short scene (3/4 page to a page double spaced max.) mimicking the tone of "The Dinner Party", with most of the story laying beneath the surface. Include dialogue and two clearly defined characters that are unhappy. Type, print, and submit in class next week.

Blog #8 - The Things They Carried

What does "The Ghost Soldiers" add to this book so close to the end? Does it provide any new insights, perspectives, or experiences about any of the characters? What do you think is the purpose of a chapter like this one and does it change your opinion of O'Brien? Why or why not? (1 paragraph - at least 1 quote from the book.)

Blog #1 - Cryptology

Why do you think the author would make Nachman a mathematician? What does it add to the collection of stories? In the context of the story "Cryptology", what is another facet of Nachman's character that we discover through his bizzare encounter with Helen and her husband? (2 paragraphs - use 1-2 quotes from the book to defend your answer)