The Interlopers

When I first started reading this short story I was confused on why the two men (Ulrich and Georg) were at feud together. Then I realized it had something to do over a quarrel over a piece of land, before they were born. At first I thought that was silly since they weren't there to witness the fight so they should just let bygones be bygones. Then I remembered a saying: blood is thicker than water. So it must have been hard for them to let this feud go since they were brought up to hate the other family.
I also thought it was so cliche that they became friends when they were about to die. When I read the part about how they were pinned down with a tree, I thought 'Of course they're going to become friends now that they're about to die.'
The ending really shocked me though, I expected one of the men's party of watchers to find them, then Ulrich or Georg would turn on another and kill each other. In my opinion, it was good writing skill of the author to make them both die by wolves.

The Interlopers

The whole feud between Georg and Ulrich was dumb and it had no point to it during the Interlopers.Anything happening before their time shouldn't have mattered to them. Everything was about wanting to murder the other. When they were quick to drop the feud and be friends was just making it seem as if they were mentally retarded. What their grandparents/ great grandparents did was unexplainable. It was good the wolves found them,but I highly doubt in my mind people that are unstable especially in their heads shouldn't be allowed to carry any type of weapon.

The Interlopers

I just finished The Interlopes and I thought the whole feud between Ulrich and Georg was just stupid. What ever happened between their ancestors was none of their business and they needed to just get over it. All the talk about wanting to murder one another for what their grandparents or great grandparents did was just crazy. Also when they were so quick to drop the whole feud and be best friends was also not helping my theory that they are both mentally unstable. Personally I think it was good the wolves found them, they were both too insane. Also they were hunters, people that unstable should not be allowed to own weaponry.

Suspense Powerpoint presentation

Just an FYI, if you want to check out today's powerpoint presentation on suspense, the link can be found on my teacher webpage.

EXTRA CREDIT

If I were in the princess' shoes then I would send some kind of signal to the man I loved to go to the door with the lady in it. If I loved him that much I would let him go on and be happy with another girl. I would have some hope that maybe he would see me in her eyes and remember that he loves me too. But if he fell in love with the lady then I would have to let go because no one can stop you from living your life. I would of course always have some feelings for the man I once loved but I would be able to move on over time. I am a princess and need to represent other women in my region so if I let him go and be happy then everyone would see how strong I really am, with or without the man.

Extra Credit

If there was only one thing in this world that always changes it would be the feelings of people. What the lovers feelings toward the princess could change over time. If i was the princess i would tell him to go to the other woman. He may be happy and over time they (We?) would no longer hold the same feelings for each other. Also what you feel right now towards a person is not worth death over change.

EXTRA CREDIT

If i were in her position I would send her to the lady. I would do this because even though I would not want to see him with another woman I wouldn't want to kill him and have that guilt for the rest of my life. Also I would not want to betray him like that because at one point we were in love and he is trusting me to tell him which one holds the woman. I don't think i would be able to bear watching him be devoured either. Overall i would not want someone thinking I am so selfish I would kill someone just because I can not have them.

"The Discourager of Hesitancy"...sequel to "The Lady, or the Tiger?"

In case you're interested, here's a link to Frank Stockton's sequel to "The Lady, or the Tiger?"

"The Discourager of Hesitancy"

*EXTRA CREDIT*

If I were in the princess' place I would probably choose to send my lover to another person. I definitely would not want him to have to suffer and be devoured by the tiger. I would want to have that good feeling inside knowing that I am making another young woman happy by sending her love even if I did not get the one I loved. It would be a tough decision because I would not want to hand him over to another girl but in the end, it would be the best choice because I would never want him to be hurt and/or die. I would hate to know that I chose to kill the one I loved. Choosing to "give him up" would be a selfless act.

EXTRA CREDIT

If I were in her position, I would send my lover to the arms of another. I would say this because I wouldn't wish them any harm. Why would you wish someone's life away if you wouldn't want yours to be gone. I know I would rather be in the arms of another than be devoured by an animal. This says that I am caring and loyal and I treat others the way I wish to be treated. If I were a selfish and cruel person I would opt to have my lover eaten, but that's not me. J.K. Rowling's quote shows that depending on the choices you make, that's how people view you and those are your true colors. Releasing my lover into the arms of another would be my decision. I think it's the wise one.
~Shannon

OPPORTUNITY FOR EXTRA CREDIT

Let's see who still looks at the blog...If you'd like extra credit (equivalent of a homework grade), respond to the following prompt in your own post to our blog. The prompt is related to "The Lady, or the Tiger?" To earn the extra credit points, you must post by 7:44 am on Monday, 9/20...

It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.
--J.K. Rowling, author

In the short story "The Lady, or the Tiger?, the princess must decide whether to send her lover to a beautiful, young woman, or to a ferocious tiger. If you were in her position, would you choose to send your lover into the arms of another person, or would you send him or her to be devoured by a wild animal? Why? Consider J.K. Rowling's quote and explain what your decision reveals about you.

Aurora's Glog

http://ararara.glogster.com/speak/

Drake's Glog

My glog is here.

Glog http://leaperugini.glogster.com/english-project/

glog

http://aecheer700.edu.glogster.com/english-/

glog

http://bryam.glogster.com/summer-reading-project/

My Glog

Here is my completed glog:


Click here

http://agguerrera.glogster.com/summerreadingproject/

this is my glog!

Summer Reading Glog

I wanted to do a soundtrack but I needed to pay for songs...

http://randakins.glogster.com/summerreading/

Hope you like my glog though!

glog: Kyler Tesch

http://kylertesch.glogster.com/summerproject/

Glog

My finished Glog:

http://nancyisthebest.glogster.com/challenges/

Summer Reading Glog

Here is the link to my glog:
http://kayser35.glogster.com/summer-reading/

Here's my glog. Tell me what you think.

http://jacobchwhs.glogster.com/summer-books/

It wont hyper link. Type it into a url bar.

Symphony in Slang

Due to formatting issues, the link to the Symphony in Slang animated clip doesn't exist on the Powerpoint presentation I posted earlier today. Here's a direct link to the video on Youtube. Sorry the bell cut our viewing short this morning...if there's time, I'll show it at the start of next class. If you can't wait that long...well, here it is...

Symphony in Slang

It was a great week; looking forward to seeing you all on Tuesday.

GLOG

I think this is the right one...just type in the URL in the bar because I don't think the link will let you click on it.

http://marcie211.glogster.com/msk-speak-glass-castle/

Formal and Academic Writing Powerpoint Presentation

Click on thje link below for today's Powerpoint presentation: Formal and Academic Writing: Suggestions and Recommendations.

https://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B0rHfwvFHrGEODVmZDdjZDAtM2M2Zi00NDJjLWFhZmYtZWI2MmE0MzE0OGY2&hl=en&authkey=CP6Es60L

My updated glog

http://marcie211.glogster.com/msk-glass-castle-speak/

MY GLOG: MSK, GLASS CASTLE, SPEAK

http://marcie211.glogster.com/msk-speak-glass-castle/