Scarlet Letter, Post #4

Pg. 153

In a word, old Roger Chillingworth was striking evidence of a man’s faculty of transforming himself into a devil, if he will only, for a reasonable space of time, undertake a devil’s office.

Based on Chapter 14's reading, explain what the above excerpt means.  First, you will need to explain who Roger Chillingworth was when we met him and who he is now in the story.  Lastly, explain this excerpt.

Salem Witch Trials, Friday, May 20

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Click here for information about the people involved in the Salem witch trials.

Thursday, May 19

Things to Do:
Warm Up
Finish Blog Post
Finish Review Questions

Scarlett Letter #3

Based on what you've read, explain the scaffold scene in Chapter 12 and what significance it has to the rest of the book.
Paragraph One--describe the scene and what happens.
Paragraph Two-- explain the significance to the storyline. 

Scarlet Letter, Blog Post #2

Your post today needs to explain what you think Roger Chillingworth saw at the end of Chapter 10, page 126.  Explain what he saw while the Reverend was a sleep and what you think it means.

Post #1 Scarlet Letter, Monday, May 9

MOST important among the Puritan values were a strong work ethic and devotion to God and family.  In today's blog post, argue for or against:
 Do these values (a strong work ethic, devotion to God and family) still exist in our society today?  State examples to support your point for or against.  


You might want to consider the statement below when commenting on work ethic.

United States Unemployment Rate

The unemployment rate in the United States was last reported at 9.60 percent in August of 2010. From 1948 until 2010 the United States' Unemployment Rate averaged 5.70 percent reaching an historical high of 10.80 percent in November of 1982 and a record low of 2.50 percent in May of 1953. The labour force is defined as the number of people employed plus the number unemployed but seeking work. The nonlabour force includes those who are not looking for work, those who are institutionalised and those serving in the military.

Creationism

Some teachers don't feel comfortable with the Genesis story, but I use it for three reasons:
1. It's an example of a creation story, which leads into "When Grizzlies Walked Upright"
2. It focuses around Christianity which influenced a majority of early American writers
3. We use it for a little humorous discussion about what ultimately happens between Adam and Eve (even though we don't read about this), furthering our discussion of the class theme ("The Battle of the Sexes").

Genesis