After viewing the film Rashomon by Kurosawa, compare it with both of Akutagawa’ stories, “In the Grove” , and “Rashomon” that we read and analyzed in class.  Take into account: -Do both works have the same characters? which are different? For example, in the film, the commoner to whom the tale of the murder is told. If the main characters are the same, do […]

Where the Red Fern Grows is a very good book. I would rate this book a 9/10 because it was super interesting but there were a few parts that were very confusing and boring. It was about a boy named Billy and his 2 hunting hounds and his adventures with his beloved dogs living their eventful lives. Billy is overcome suddenly for a longing for […]

“To An Athlete Dying Young” by A.E. Housman is a powerful poem that communicates that an athlete has died a winner and the author displays death in a positive light. The writer A.E. Housman shows a fondness for this athlete. This man doesn’t die a bad death according to the author but he dies a legend by winning a race for his town. The author […]

   Reading Response: Each question: arounds 250 words, 250 words X2=500words 1) Please closely read this translation of Stéphane Mallarmé’s 1896 poem “A Throw of the Dice Will Never Abolish Chance” (English starts on page 13 of the PDF; ignore the French). I would like you to write a short response to this poem that seeks meaning in it. Find a single line or a […]

   Read through the situations below. Use chapter 8 to determine the best approach to help the child or children in their development of interaction skills with peers and friends. Discuss the level of intervention to be used (at the teaching/coaching level or intensive intervention) and justify your suggestions. **200 words each (1-4) Cathy tends to be a cat whenever it is time for free […]

During this module you will complete your QEP Assignment. Suppose that Saint Leo University was  considering doing away with all theatre classes, even for non-majors.  (This is not really under consideration, thank goodness! This scenario is hypothetical.)   Your assignment is to write a letter to the President and Board of Trustees outlining the benefits of studying  theatre, keeping our core values in mind. Click […]

  For this 20-point assignment, you must provide an in-depth analysis of the prompt. Your response should be a minimum of ten sentences and include at least two blended quotations from the text as support.  Remember:  This is an analysis, not a summary of the texts. Question How do heroes reveal the traits prized most highly by a culture? Identify Beowulf’s qualities and what they […]

1. How is science portrayed in Frankenstein? Consider that this book was written in the midst of vast scientific advances and the advent of the Industrial Revolution. Are we living in a similar period today? What contemporary issues seem based on Frankenstein’s-monster-type fears? (Try googling “Frankenfood” for some ideas.) 2. At its heart, Frankenstein is interested in the question of nature vs. nurture: are people […]

200 words each 1. Read each of the following scenarios. In each case you should decide whether this is a behavior you wish to maintain or change. If it’s behavior you want to maintain, you should create a positive personal message in response to why it should be maintained. If it is a behavior you want to change, you should identify whether the reason relates […]

1) Use the link below to find a film you have seen that uses a non-linear plot (a plot that does not follow chronological order) like “A Rose for Emily.” Tell us why you think the director chose to use a non-linear plot. Why is the film better with a non-linear plot than it would have been with a traditionally chronological plot? List of Non-linear […]