Song of Solomon chapter 5

Towards the bottom of page 129, the narrator tells us Milkman wills Hagar dead and believes only one of them can live. Please explain this section and the deeper significance of this belief. Do you believe there is an amicable way to resolve this situation or is Milkman correct? Please read your classmates' comments and respond to at least one.

Mrs. Vernon's AP Class: Song of Solomon chapters 1-4

Mrs. Vernon's AP Class: Song of Solomon chapters 1-4: Provide a detailed response to the following prompt and respond to the post of at least one other student . This thread includes responses f...

Song of Solomon chapters 1-4

Provide a detailed response to the following prompt and respond to the post of at least one other student. This thread includes responses from the class of 2013  as well as your class. Feel free to comment on anyone else's post.

Discuss the subject of truth as it relates to Song of Solomon. Is truth static or changing? Is it fixed or subjective? How does one learn truth and is truth important? Give specific examples from the novel to support your position.

Siddhartha

Polarities

In Siddhartha, Siddhartha finds that enlightenment does not come from mastering either the material or spiritual world but from finding the common ground between these polarities of existence. Discuss this idea.

The Role of Religion

Siddhartha follows one man's journey for enlightenment. As you read, it is useful to contemplate your own attitudes and observations about the central issues of any novel. Consider the following questions and respond to one or more here: What role does religion play in today's world? How does it impact life on a global scale and how does it impact individuals personally? Is there a difference between being religious and being spiritual? 

Welcome to AP

Using your best writing skills, discuss the following quote. What do you believe Fitzgerald is saying? Have you found this sentiment to be true in your own reading experience? Explain.

“That is part of the beauty of all literature. You discover that your longings are universal longings, that you're not lonely and isolated from anyone. You belong.” 
― F. Scott Fitzgerald