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.

Week of September 20th! Gothic Literature

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?

Masque of the Red Death Video

This video is a summary of the events of what took place in the short story, written by Poe.

The Masque of the Red Death--Week of September 13th

1. Describe the internal and external workings of the Protagonist (Prince Prospero).



2. Why does Prince Prospero voluntarily isolate himself?



3. Who does Prince Prospero invite to his great fete?



4. Describe Prince Prospero's great fete and the physical description of each of the seven apartments (chambers).



5. Who is the villian and how does he represent the "repressed emotions" of Prince Prospero?