Thursday, December 10, 2009

Writing Prompt: Write about something you want but cannot have.

Ernest Hemingway
  • Hemingway Hero and Iceberg Theory powerpoint
  • "Soldier's Home"--p. 685.
  1. How is Krebs an example of a Hemingway Hero? What characteristics does he display?
  2. Look at the conversation Krebs has with his sister on pp. 689-690. What mood does this show Krebs is in?
  3. Look at the conversation Krebs has with his mother on p. 690. What conflicts does this conversation show?
  4. Iceberg Theory: What parts of "Soldier's Home" are under water? What does Hemingway leave out?
  • "The End of Something"--handout
  1. How is Nick an example of a Hemingway Hero? What characteristics does he display?
  2. Iceberg Theory: What parts of "The End of Something" are under water? What does Hemingway leave out? (hand in six questions)

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