Summer Essay

Don't forget about you summer assignment essay! Please get a start on this now... and don't procrastinate until the day before. If you have questions, please email me. I know the topics are hard but I want to get a feel for where each of you are in your writing abilities. Give it your best effort - DON'T PLAGIARIZE - cite your sources when needed and make sure you are using proper MLA format! See you all in September!

Prompt Choices:

1. For Hemingway's hero the traditional external sanctions of religion and similar cultural values have disappeared. They have been replaced by a concern of how a man shall live and die on a planet where the essential condition is violence. Analyze the role of heroism throughout the novel.
2. Lt. Henry evolves from a self-centered anti-hero at the beginning stages of A Farewell to Arms, and eventually becomes a more evolved individual through his life experiences.
3. One critic has called Hemingway's novel "a parable of 20th century man's disgust and disillusionment at the failure of civilization to achieve the ideals it had been promising throughout the 19th century;" while others tend to see the novel as a contrast between two different types of 20th century life, symbolized by the chaos of war and the serenity of peace. Discuss the theme of disillusionment in Ernest Hemingway's A Farewell to Arms.

Please follow these guidelines:

• paper MUST be in proper MLA format
• double spaced, 12 pt. font - Times new Roman, Georgia or Arial
• NO cover page - follow MLA
• (3) quotes from the novel need to be used to support your ideas
• original title, thesis and paragraph formats must be recognizable
• no use of personal pronouns
• always discuss literature in present tense
• correct grammar, spelling, punctuation
• be consistent and stay on topic!

AFTA Post # 3

This is your last post for the summer. It is due by Sept. 4th. Please respond with a complete two paragraph response. Enjoy the rest of summer and work to finish your essay- it is due the first day of class (Sept. 8th) Please be sure to email any and all questions or concerns!

How does Catherine’s progression (physical and mental) change throughout her stay in the hospital? How does Henry react to her various stages and ultimately, her death? Why do you believe that Hemingway creates this reaction?

AFTA Post # 2

You should have read Book 2 (Chapters 13-24) in the novel thus far. Please answer the following questions as they relate to the novel. Be specific in your response and include proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Make sure you provide a detailed account and feel free to offer your own interpretation as well.

Your response is two-fold and is due by August 10th. Again, if you have trouble posting please just EMAIL me your response.

1. Examine why Catherine is afraid of the rain. What is she afraid of and why isn't she afraid when she is with Lt. Henry??

2. Explain why Lt. Henry has a hard time distinguishing between reality and illusion.

Blogging Blunders??

If you are having trouble posting to this blog due to the sign in, please just email me at leadav@fps.fitz.k12.mi.us. Don't stress about posting - just email it and get ready for the next one. Good Luck! :)

Important Message!

Attention Honors 10 Students:

If you receive a letter from the office at Fitzgerald stating that you have an overdue novel, A Farewell to Arms, please disregard it. The office had all summer novels run through with the end of the year novels. Please do not worry - you will NOT get charged a fine. Continue to read and complete your summer assignment at your leisure. Try to get your post in or email me by July 10th with your response to post # 1. Make sure you stay tuned for post # 2 which will be up on August 1st!

Any questions, don't hesitate to email! Hope you are all enjoying your break.

Thank you - Mrs. Davis

AFTA Post # 1

This is Post # 1. All you have to do is answer the question I pose with a precisely detailed answer. It's easy and fast! Plus, you don't have to keep track of papers and you can see what the other students wrote in your class. If you feel the need to add more, just post again! If you do not see your post show up, or you are having difficulty in posting please just send me an email at: leadav@fps.fitz.k12.mi.us - Good Luck!

You should have read Book 1 (Chapters 1-12) in the novel thus far. Please answer the following questions as they relate to the novel as a whole. Be specific in your response and include proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Post due: July 10th, 2009

Describe the protagonist of the novel and explain his main goals in life at this point (list & elaborate on at least three). What are his main reasons for being in the Italian army and what is his position? Is he happy with his role thus far?