A.P. Literature and Composition: December 2009

Saturday, December 5, 2009

The Glass Menagerie Assignment

The following assignment is due Thursday, December 10th.

Please complete a 3-5 page essay focusing on symbolism within the play. You may discuss the play itself being a symbol for life, focus on an individual character, or focus on the Wingfield family as a symbol.

3rd person only, and use quotes to back up your argument. 50 points.

Journal Prompts

January 13th--If you could have dinner with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and what would you talk about?
January 12th--If you could have any profession, what would you do and why?
November 30th--What did you do for Thanksgiving?
November 24th--Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving? To whom are we thankful? How do you think society views Thanksgiving?
November 23rd--What is your favorite part of the Thanksgiving meal? Why?
November 5th--If you could own an exotic animal, what would it be and why would you want it?
November 4th--If I had the courage to speak my mind, I would say...
November 2nd--What did you do over the weekend?
October 30th--Do you have any plans for Halloween? Are you dressing up?
October 27th--If you could ask God for anything, what would you ask for right now?
October 26th--Skiing or snowboarding? Why?
October 22nd--What is the hardest thing about having a relationship with Christ?
October 21st--Are you looking forward to winter? Why or why not?
October 19th--Did you go to homecoming? How was it?
October 16th--What do you look forward to the most in life? Why?
October 15th--What color best describes your personality? Is it your favorite color?
October 12th--What is your favorite sport?
October 8th--If you could change one feature about yourself, what would it be and why?
October 7th--What is your biggest pet peeve?
October 6th--Describe your most exciting, thrilling experience.
October 5th--What did you do with your long weekend?
September 18th--If you could travel to any planet, which would you go, and what would you do when you got there?
September 17th--If you could create your own exclusive group/club, what would it be, what would you name it, and what would be its purpose?
September 16th--If you could be anywhere right now, where would you be?
September 15th--Do you believe in any sort of God? If not, do you think you might still pray in a life-threatening situation?
September 14th--Who is the most important person in your life? Why is he/she so important?
September 11th--If you could take a one month trip anywhere in the world and money would be no object, where would you go and what would you do?
September 10th--What do you strive for most in life?
September 9th--Would you like an identical twin? Why or why not?
September 8th--What did you do for labor day?
September 4th--When did you get yourself in the biggest mess by telling a lie? What do you think would have happened if you had just told the truth?
September 3rd--If you could be invisible for a day, what would you do?
September 2nd--Some adults have a lot of trouble enjoying themselves. If you were asked to give them some advice about how to play and have more fun, what would you say?
September 1st--If you were alone and had only a few minutes to hide from crooks who were about to break into your house, where would you hide? What is the best hiding place?
August 31st--What would you do if everyone in your family forgot your birthday?
August 28th--If all your best friends were willing to be absolutely honest and tell you exactly what they liked abd disliked about you, would you want them to do so? Explain.
August 27th--Do you think boys or girls have it easier? Explain.
August 26th--If you were the ruler of the world and you could have anything you wanted as well as have people do anything you wanted, do you think you would get greedy and mean or would you be a good and fair ruler? Explain.
August 25th--When do you feel the most encouraged?
August 24th--What was the best part of your summer?
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