O'Leary+English

WOD Ambulatory adj. Able to walk.
In class reading: The Actor by Stan Barstow. a-Explain at least two meannings behind the story's title. b-How are memebrs of the dramatic society different from Albert? How do you know that Albert is strongly aware of those differences? c-What does the author think is sad about the line "He never did anything of the kind again" (page 37)
 * DUE WEDNESDAY MAY 9th:** Answer one of the following questions Typed, 1/2 page 14 font, double spaced. USE ONE QUOTE FROM THE STORY

WOD Verify verb. to make sure something is correct
In class reading: The Father by Bjornstjerne Bjornson a-What social concerns and what attitude toward his son does Thord reveal through his actions and remarks on his first three visits to the priest? b-What might the priest be thinking when Thord says, " I have no worries" and "this marks the finish [of my visits to you]"? In light of later story events why are these remarks ironic? c-How is Thord's attitude toward his final donation different from his attitude toward the money he has given earlier? In what way has Thord's son finally become a "blessing" to him?
 * Due Friday 5/4/12:** Answer one of the following questions Typed, 1/2 page 14 font, double spaced. USE ONE QUOTE FROM THE STORY

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WOD Distort verb. to twist out of shape
In class reading: You Need to Go Upstairs by Rumer Godden a-Why is Ally's trip upstairs so perilous? What feeling does she experience when she reaches her goal? b-On which senses does Ally rely in making her journey? Why do Schiff and the scraper represent special dangers to her? c-Contrast the way Ally's mother treats her with the way the visitor treats her. Why does Ally insist on going upstairs alone? d-Instead of using "she" to refer to Ally or having Ally tell the story herself, Godden uses the pronoun //you//. How does this method influence the reader's response to the story?
 * Due Friday 5/2/12:** Answer one of the following questions Typed, 1/2 page, 14 font, double spaced. USE ONE QUOTE FROM THE STORY

=4/25= In class reading: The Piece of String by Guy de Maupassant Due Friday 4/27/12: Answer one of the following questions Typed, 1/2 page, 14 font, double spaced. USE ONE QUOTE FROM THE STORY a-Why does no one in the town believe in Maitre Hauchecom's innocence? What does the story suggest about the power of a person's reputation? b-What is surprising about the events that overtake Maitre Hauchecome? Is his fate completely unfair, or does he in any way bring it upon himself? Explain. c-Based on the story, how would you describe the author's view of human nature? Cite story details to support your answer. = = =4/24 WOD: intemperate adj. gluttonous, wanton, not temperate or moderate.= ====Finished reading "The Winner". Answer 1 of the following questions by Friday 4/27 1/2 page typed, double spaced. Include Name, Story Title, Due Date in the top right corner. Center a title- do not use the question as the title.====

Answer ONE:
a-When and why does Pius' opinion of Sarah begin to change? Did your opinion of her change as well? b- Explain the multiple meanings of the story's title. Is there only one real winner at the end? If not, who are the winners, and why? c-What human weakness does the author make fun of in the story?