Guidelines:

1. All language must be academic and school appropriate.
2. Avoid digression as much as possible; be sure your line of discussion relates the novel and expands the class's knowledge/exploration in an obviously meaningful way.
3. CITE SOURCES

How much do you like this novel?


Thursday, June 3, 2010

Classified (Punny!)

Below, please list your Craigslist advertisements (either for sale or wanted) for the characters in the novel (two each).

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Red Motif

Here, in the comments section, add quotations which add to Morrison's "red" motif.

You may also discuss why you think she includes this motif. What theme does it hint at?

June 1st Discussion

1. Comment on the following questions (be sure to incorporate detail from the novel in your response):

a. Was Sethe justified in her actions in the shed, when Schoolteacher came?

b. What psychological ramifications of slavery do the characters in Beloved deal with (Give examples)?

2. Explore the motif of the color red in the novel. With a partner, find examples and speculate reasons for Morrison's inclusion. Then, share them with the class on the blog, commenting under "Red Motif."

3. Create your own discussion question POST
IT
and comment on each of your classmates' questions.

4. Read p. 248-257 in which Beloved becomes the narrator, and respond to the section
in a NEW POST.

5. Continue reading to p.277 for Thursday.