Week of October 24th blog question

Directions: Each member of each blog group must write their own Gothic Literature short story using their understanding of the tenents of Gothic Literature. For this week only, you have to write and post your Gothic Literature stories for your members to read and discuss. Good Luck!

Week of Oct.18 The Cask of Amontillado

Level Two Question-
Is alcohol the reason for his demise?


Level Three Question-
Is it worth risking your life over something you really want?

Week of Oct. 11 2010, questions

Discuss who could be the protagonist and antagonist in The Black Cat; explain your logic and reasoning for why? Please remember to use details and specifics from the story to support your response. 

What Gothic Literature that we've read so far is your favorite, explain why? (The Raven, The Masque of the Red Death, The Minister's Black Veil, or The Black Cat)

What are some similarities between all the Gothic Literature stories we've read so far? Again, be specific and use details in your response.

Level Two Questions on The Black Veil

1. Why does Mr. Hooper decide to wear a black veil

2.What kind of person is Mr. Hooper?

Week of September 27th Questions

Week of September 27th--Gothic Literature!

With your blog group, develop 2 level two questions that reflect your reading of Hawthorne's "The Minister's Black Veil"; you must also respond thoughtfully to these 2 level two questions! Remember, you should post these 2 level two questions, then respond to them. You are expected to refine and inform your blog at least three times throughout the week.

Old man's eye

This is a good representation of what the old man's eye would have looked like since it has a veil over it.

Tell-Tale Heart questions

Discuss who could be the villain (antagonist) in Tell-Tale Heart? Consider your many options for the villain and discuss your rationale for your final choice. 

What is the narrators motivation in reciting the crime? Consider the details he provides as he recites the crime from the beginning to the end. 

What is the ultimate irony in Tell-Tale Heart and how does it relate to the title of the story?