The Chosen Discussion

Possible prompts:

What were your first impressions of Danny and Reuven?

Why did the author decide to have Danny and Mr. Malter already have an established relationship by the time Danny and Reuven met? How did this impact the characters in the novel?

*Don’t forget to respond to other’s comments and ask questions of your own (refer to Billy’s good example).

“Seven Ages of Man” and “Pain for a Daughter”

Use this space to discuss the two poems we read in class. Your assignments requires you to submit at least three comments total. You may respond to my prompts or you may respond to what others have said, but please remember the classroom expectations.

First names, last initials ONLY. Complete Sentences. Be POLITE when responding to or disagreeing with a fellow classmate. No text jargon (i.e., lol, omg, etc.) Check your spelling and use complete sentences.

Possible Prompts (Defend your answers) You do NOT have to answer all of them:

What is the tone of each?

Do you feel as though Pain for a Daughter expresses a beautiful thing despite its use of figurative language?

Which stage of man, according to the poem, is the most favorable stage?

Which line(s) from each are the most powerful?

Which poem do you like better?

Which poem more accurately describes the “human condition”?