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Blog 2.5 Relationships play an important role in this novel. Choose any two important relationships revealed in this book and describe how each is influencial in the development of each participant’s behavior and personality. Cite textual evidence from the novel to support your analysis. 250 words. 

Blog 2.4  The Chicago Tribune said the following about A Lesson Before Dying: “This majestic, moving novel is an instant classic, a book that will be discussed and taught beyond the rest of our lives.”  Ernest Gaines explained, “I write for the African-American youth in the country, especially in the South, so that they can know who they are and where they came from and take pride in it…[And for] the white youth of this country, and especially the South, because unless he knows his neighbor of three hundred years, he only knows half of his history.”  What do you think he meant by this? Do you agree with him? Explain. 150 words.

How is justice shaped by our own beliefs and perspectives and how is it shaped by the society we live in? Use examples to help support your response. Your response is required to have a thesis statement. 250 words.

Blog 2.2 (Choose 1)

1. Trace the defamation of Snowball’s character from the beginning of the windmill to the end of the book. What is the impact of this and why is it important?

2. Explain why an “enemy” or scapegoat is necessary for the animals. Why does the “enemy” have to change? If there were no “enemy,” what would that mean for society, including Animal Farm?

Use MLA formatting for citing the source and in-text citations. 250 words.

How are rhetorical devices used in persuasive writing and media to target a specific audience and change their opinion or influence motivations or beliefs? Research some examples and choose one to analyze. Apply the close reading strategies we learned this week in your analysis and evaluation of your example. Use MLA formatting for citing the source and in-text citations. 250 words.

Examine the idea of leadership on the farm. How does it change? Who gains the leadership role? Why? Is this significant (or not), and does it reflect our society in any way? Use textual evidence from chapters 2-4 to to support your response. 250 words.

Examine the idea of leadership on the farm. Who gains the leadership role? Why? Comment on this, why you think it is  significant (or not), and does it reflect our society in any way? Cite textual evidence to support your response. 250 words.

Honors English tends to be a powerful label. What does it mean to be an honors student? What are some benefits and some drawbacks regarding this label? Explain. 200 words.

Explain how Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird can be considered a bildungsroman text? How does the loss of innocence develop Scout’s character? Cite specific examples. 100 words.

What is literary theory and why is it important? Choose one text from this week and explain how your interpretation of the text is impacted by the literary theory by which you choose to use. Cite pieces of textual evidence to support your response. 200 words.