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

Siddhartha

Respond in writing to the following question. If you are the first person to respond, that is all you must do. All subsequent posters must respond to the question AND comment on the post of one other student.

Analyze the meeting of Siddhartha and Govinda beginning on page 90. What does it say about their relationship, their characters, and changes they have made throughout the novel? Has Govinda's role in the relationship changed?

King Lear

Choose a single quote from King Lear to share here. Explain it and explain why you chose it.

The Things They Carried

 Choose One:

Discuss sound in The Things They Carried. What role do talking, music, and silence in Vietnam play in the story?

Discuss friendship in The Things They Carried.