Friday, April 11, 2014

Friday, April 11 Discussion questions "Granny Weatherall"

In class: vocabulary quiz "Granny Weatherall"

I should at this time have everyone's graphic organizer for "Granny Weatherall". As well, today is the last opportunity to turn in your "Prufrock" essay.  After the break, we will review the story - I have a power point to walk us through- and then will write a comparison between the two.

In class: discussion of life questions that stem from the short story "The Jilting of Granny Weatherall"

2. How do people cope with adversity and bitter disappointment in life?
3. How do people survive from and adjust to painful life experiences?
4. How do people’s experiences in life change their character and personality?
5. What are the qualities that constitute mental and emotional health?
6. What are the qualities that Granny possessed which helped her to live successfully?
7. Does Granny have any weaknesses? If so, what are they?
8. What intelligent advice and wisdom did Granny give her family?


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