Friday, June 19, 2009

The Red Badge of Courage

Question 9:
Why do you think Crane never gives the name of the battle in the novel? Why does he never actually mention the civil War?

Question 8:
Have you noticed a change in Fleming?

Question 7:
What have you noticed about Fleming's relationship with others (i.e. Conklin, Wilson, etc.)?

Question 6:
What emotions were displayed by the soldiers during the war?

Question 5:
Find two pieces of imagery in "The Red Badge of Courage."

Question 4:
Where do most events take place? Why does Crane do this?

Question 3:
Why is Henry referred to as "the youth?"

Question 2:
What happens during Henry's first battle?

Question 1:
What kind of person do you think Henry Fleming is?

Huckleberry Finn

Question 4:
What are some lessons learned in "Huckleberry Finn?"

Question 3:
Compare and contrast Jim and Huck. How is their relationship different than that of Tom and Huck?

Question 2:
There are many internal and external conflicts written in chapters 1-15. Describe three of them.

Question 1:
How has the point of view in "Huckleberry Finn" written differently than "Tom Sawyer?"

Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Question 9:
What do you think happened to Tom as he got older?

Question 8:
Do you agree with the ending of "Tom Sawyer?" What would you change about the ending?

Question 7:
What has Tom learned in this novel? Have you noticed any changes in Tom in the novel?

Question 6:
Why is the event in the graveyard so important in this novel?

Question 5:
Tom is quite imaginative in this novel. Why do you think he is so creative and imaginative? What are the positives and negatives of being so creative?

Question 4:
Explain the relationship between Tom and Huck.

Question 3:
How would you describe Tom?

Question 2:
How is "Tom Sawyer" different than other books written during this time?

Question 1:
What do you think Twain's purpose for writing "Tom Sawyer" was?