Extra Credit: Romeo and Juliet

One of your additional assignments is to read or reread and then watch Romeo and Juliet. What is your favorite line from the play and why?

One of my favorite lines is from the scene where Juliet runs to the Friar after hearing that she must commit bigamy by marrying the County Paris. The line shows the beauty of Shakespeare's parallelism:


"O! shut the door! and when thou hast done so,/Come weep with me; past hope, past cure, past help!"

I look forward to hearing yours.

Assignment 1: Of Mice and Men Theme 2

A second possible theme for Of Mice and Men could be as follows:

"The loneliest people are the weak preyed on by society."

If you agree, find a quote that supports this theme and explain why you have chosen it.

If you disagree, find a quote that refutes the theme and suggest your own.

If another student posts your quote, you must provide additional commentary for the quote.

Assignment 1: Of Mice and Men Theme 1

One possible theme for Of Mice and Men is as follows:

"Working towards a dream gives a purpose and hope in life."

If you agree, find a quote that supports this theme and explain why you have chosen it.

If you disagree, find a quote that refutes the theme and suggest your own.

If another student posts your quote, you must provide additional commentary for the quote.