Why do you think that flowers are such a common gift of affection?
Monday, May 31, 2010
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
In-Class Essay: Tattoos on the Heart
In-Class Essay: Tattoos on the Heart
Write an essay on one of the following two topics:
Use concrete examples.
Write a complete essay:
introduction, body, conclusion.
The length is entirely up to you.
1. In Tattoos on the Heart, Greg Boyle puts himself at risk numerous times. He works tirelessly on behalf of others and has devoted his life to helping. Why do you think he has done this, and what is the lesson that his life teaches?
2. The Jewish scholar Hillel wrote, "If I am not for myself, who will be for me? But if I am only for myself, who am I? If not now, when?" Does this quote apply to the work that Greg Boyle is doing in East L.A.?
Write an essay on one of the following two topics:
Use concrete examples.
Write a complete essay:
introduction, body, conclusion.
The length is entirely up to you.
1. In Tattoos on the Heart, Greg Boyle puts himself at risk numerous times. He works tirelessly on behalf of others and has devoted his life to helping. Why do you think he has done this, and what is the lesson that his life teaches?
2. The Jewish scholar Hillel wrote, "If I am not for myself, who will be for me? But if I am only for myself, who am I? If not now, when?" Does this quote apply to the work that Greg Boyle is doing in East L.A.?
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Monday, May 10, 2010
Melville: The Whale
"Whether Leviathan can long endure so wide a chase, and so remorseless a havoc; whether he must not at last be exterminated from the waters, and the last whale, like the last man, smoke his last pipe, and then himself evaporate in the final puff."
What could this mean?
What could this mean?
TATTOS ON THE HEART Essay Assignment
TATTOS ON THE HEART:
You will write a short essay related to this book. The essay will be 1-2 pages, double-spaced. It will be thoroughly revised and should contain no grammar or simple mistakes. Be sure to bring me a draft before the final draft is due.
FINAL DRAFT IS DUE AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS ON 5/24.
You have the opportunity to write on one of the following topics:
1. What is the role of parenting in this book? Based on the evidence of this book, how important are parents?
2. Tough Love is, according to dictionary.com, “a mixture of toughness and warmth used in a relationship, esp. with an adolescent.” Based on this definition, how does Father Greg use tough love to win over gang members?
3. At one point, Boyle writes that “Nothing stops a bullet like a job.” Is he correct?
4. Father Greg allows his “kids” endless chances to succeed. No matter how many times they fail, they can always try again to succeed. Do you think allowing repeated failures aids or hinders people’s struggles to improve themselves? Explain with specific examples from the book and from personal experience.
You will write a short essay related to this book. The essay will be 1-2 pages, double-spaced. It will be thoroughly revised and should contain no grammar or simple mistakes. Be sure to bring me a draft before the final draft is due.
FINAL DRAFT IS DUE AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS ON 5/24.
You have the opportunity to write on one of the following topics:
1. What is the role of parenting in this book? Based on the evidence of this book, how important are parents?
2. Tough Love is, according to dictionary.com, “a mixture of toughness and warmth used in a relationship, esp. with an adolescent.” Based on this definition, how does Father Greg use tough love to win over gang members?
3. At one point, Boyle writes that “Nothing stops a bullet like a job.” Is he correct?
4. Father Greg allows his “kids” endless chances to succeed. No matter how many times they fail, they can always try again to succeed. Do you think allowing repeated failures aids or hinders people’s struggles to improve themselves? Explain with specific examples from the book and from personal experience.
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