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Q2: Week 6 blog comments

Emma- Free Post  Grace- Thanksgiving Free Post 

Q2: LOTF thesis

Lord of the Flies portrays Jack and Ralph to have an intense relationship that includes them feuding for power. It is the attitude of Jack that allows for Ralph to be able to stand up at the end of the book and claim the power as his to the navel officer. Page 201 "Who's boss here?" "I am," said Ralph loudly. This textual evidence supports my thesis because my thesis is studying further into the relationship between Jack and Ralph and the stand Ralph takes at the end of the book to make a point towards Jack. Whenever it says "said Ralph loudly" it emphasizes the tone of voice he was using. This could be directed at Jack showing who is greater, or it could be because of the burning flames around them.

Q2: Thanksgiving Break

Over the break, I went to Destin for the beginning of the week.  I celebrated my birthday on Sunday the 19th and went to dinner with my friends and family. I really enjoyed the beach because it was a peaceful setting that allowed me to relax and take a break. The weather was cold and windy but during the day when the sun was out, the beach was enjoyable. The water was calm but freezing. Then, I went to Alabama. We had thanksgiving dinner here.  It was really good and I got to spend time with my friends and family I normally don't get to see. We got to eat all the foods that we eat only once a year and look forward to. Also, I went shopping on Friday with my friends and cousins. It was really crowded and I'm not sure if I will do it again.

Q2: Week 5 comments

Anna Katherine- symbolism post  Katie- LoTF Reading Response 

Q2: Week 5 LOTF Response

[Piggy:] "I don't agree with all Jack said, but with some.  'Course there isn't a beast in the forest.  How could there be?  What would a beast eat?" "Pig." "We eat pig." "Piggy!" "I got the conch!" said Piggy indignantly.  "Ralph--they ought to shut up, oughtn't they?  You shut up, you littluns!  What I mean is that I don't agree about this here fear.  Of course there isn't nothing to be afraid of in the forest.  Why--I been there myself!  You'll be talking about ghosts and such things next.  We know what goes on and if there's something wrong, there's someone to put it right." He took off his glasses and blinked at them.  The sun had gone as if the light had been turned off. [...] "Life," said Piggy expansively, "is scientific, that's what it is.  In a year or two when the war's over they'll be traveling to Mars and back.  I know there isn't no beast--n...

Q2: Week 5 Symbolism

As everyone is sitting on the beach, there is a different feeling in the air for me. The sun is shining and the water is blue, and there are the usual sounds of chatter and laughter along the shoreline. I am nervous and anxious, yet I can't figure out why. Maybe it is the hanging purple and red flags at the state park along the beach making me nervous. I notice this right as I am about to go into the ocean to cool off. The winds are so strong one of the flags blew away and lands in the ocean a few feet away from me. Then, as I look down the beach , I see a lady spelling out something in the sand with red rose petals. This makes me smile and I forget about how hot I am and decide to take a walk down the beach to get a closer look. Walking down the beach I hear screams from both directions. Sounds of excitement and celebration on the beach from one direction and sounds of fear and horror from the water from the other direction.  purple and red flag- danger red rose petals- ...

Q2: Week 4 comments

Grace- Vocabulary Free Post- Getting a Dog Muskaan- Lord of the Flies