Writing Prompt: Write about a time you got what you wanted.

Robert Frost (narrative poem, blank verse)

• Read "The Death of the Hired Man"--p. 805
• Answer these questions:

1. Look at lines 103-110. What do these tell you about the setting of the poem? What do they tell you about Mary's character?
2. Does Warren or Mary change throughout the poem? Where do you see that change (give specific lines)?
3. What is the theme of the poem?

Of Mice and Men

• Literary Analysis Essay, assignment given. Click here for instructions. Essay due at the beginning of class on Friday, December 11.
• Background Research project: work time on presentations and posters. Presentations will be given Wednesday in small groups.