General Questions

As you are finishing up your assignments and are having questions, you can ask them in this post. 

The College Essay

As you begin the stressful task of applying to college, keep in mind that the essay is one of the few ways that you can separate yourself from all the other high-achieving, extra-curricular minded students. 

Tip:  When writing about someone who as influenced you or about an experience from your life that has changed you, you want to make sure that your topic is personal but not too much that it makes the reader feel awkward.

Tip:  When writing about a issue that you feel is important, don't get so caught up in showing your knowledge of the topic that you forget the personal connection.

What topics are you writing about?  What prompts have you found on the Internet that are particularly interesting?

"A Rose for Emily"

I chose this story because I think anyone who calls themselves a literature student has to read Faulkner.  But because his style is so intimidating, reading one of his novels can be a frustrating challenge.

One of the difficulties with this story is piecing together the timeline of events.  Also who do you think is speaking in the story?  What was your favorite or most shocking part? 

If you are going to post a spoiler, please warn reader (in case they haven't read or finished the story).

How to Read Literature Like a Professor

I hope you are enjoy the insights and examples offered by Thomas C. Foster in this book.  You are probably starting to view the literature you have read in a different light.  I love the insights about how meals are like communion and how the weather reveals so much about a character.

What have been your favorite insights so far?  What other examples can you think to support some of Foster's ideas?