Daily Literary Quote
'Tis now the very witching time of night, When churchyards yawn and hell itself breathes out Contagion to this world. -William Shakespeare Journal Prompt Write about your favorite creepy creature. What makes them so frightening? Why do you think people are fascinated by the horrific?
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"Where they have burned books, they will end in burning human beings."
- Heinrich Heine (1821) Explain the quote above. Why do you think Heine makes the leap from burning books to burning people? What are some cultures you are aware of that burn books? Are those cultures also dangerous to people? Take a look at this article from The Oatmeal. What are some issues with the myth that Christopher Columbus "discovered" the Americas? Explain. Do you think Columbus should be honored with a holiday in the United States? Why or why not?
Quote "You don't have to burn books to destroy a culture. Just get people to stop reading them." - Ray Bradbury Discuss the meaning of the quote, screenshot, and picture. What are some similarities between the three? What critique do they make about our society?
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