Thursday, March 11, 2010

Open forum 12

Post a question/comment/ideas/issue/concern about TTTC that you want to discuss.

Significant quotes 11

Post a quote from this reading and explain its significance.

The Ghost Soldiers 10

"The Ghost Soldiers" is one of the only stories of TTTC in which we don't know the ending in advance. Why might O'Brien want this story to be particularly suspenseful?

The Ghost Soldiers 9

What is the significance of O'Brien's describing Azar holding his rifle "like a teddy bear".

The Ghost Soldiers 8

What is significant about the fact that no one except Azar will help O'Brien with his plan for revenge?

The Ghost Soldiers 7

What does O'Brien's desire to hurt Jorgenson reveal about his development as a character?

Ghost Soldiers 6

Why is O'Brien angry with Jorgenson?

Field Trip 5

In this chapter, what is O'Brien attempting to do? How is this similar to Norman Bowker?

Field Trip 4

Who might Kathleen symbolize?

Field Trip 3

What is the significance of the simile O'Brien uses to explan his inability to move while standing in the field of mush?

Field Trip 2

What does O"Brien take Kathleeen to the scene of Kiowa's death?

Field Trip 1

What is the significance of the title of this vignette?

Monday, March 8, 2010

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