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“Rest and be thankful.” - William Wordsworth Journal Prompt What are some things in your life for which you are grateful? Why?
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Daily Literary Quote
"When power leads man toward arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the area of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses." - John F. Kennedy Journal Prompt Do you think corrupt people seek power or power corrupts? Explain. Can you recall any news stories about corruption in a position of power? Daily Literary Quote
"In my afternoon walk I would fain forget all my morning occupations and my obligations to society." - Henry David Thoreau Journal Prompt The pilgrims in The Canterbury Tales are often referenced only by their occupations (ie. the Knight, the Miller, the Wife of Bath), highlighting their roles in society. Are our occupations still influential in forming our identities? If so, how? Provide some specific examples to support your opinion. Daily Literary Quote
“It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.” ― Ernest Hemingway Journal Prompt Write about your most memorable road trip. Why did you go? What did you do to pass the time while driving? Who did you go with? 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? Daily Literary Quote
“In the Middle Ages, cathendrals and convents burned like tinder; imagining a medieval story without a fire is like imagining a World War II movie in the Pacific without a fighter plane shot down in flames.” -Umberto Eco Journal Prompt What comes to mind when you think about the Middle Ages? What are some stories or movies that are set during or have characters from the Medieval Era? Daily Literary Quote
“Books and movies are like apples and oranges. They both are fruit, but taste completely different.” -Stephen King Journal Prompt Discuss some of the differences between the text of Beowulf and the 2007 film adaptation. What do you think these changes show about our society? Daily Literary Quote “When friendships are real, they are not glass threads or frost work, but the solidest things we can know.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson Journal Prompt Why are friends important? Discuss a time when you discovered who your true friends were.
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“The best revenge is not to be like your enemy.” ― Marcus Aurelius Journal Prompt Discuss a time when you experienced revenge. What side of the revenge were you on? What was the cause? Did it solve the problem? Daily Literary Quote
"Anger and jealousy can no more bear to lose sight of their objects than love." -George Eliot Journal Prompt Write about a time when you were jealous of somebody else. How did it make you feel? What did you do about it? Did it solve the problem? |
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