Continue working on your second person short story--DUE TUESDAY 12/18
THINK, PAIR, SHARE:
Discuss the following questions with a partner and post reply on blog. Make sure you list both names.
1. The novel’s epigraphs are taken from two classic texts, an ancient Arabic book of poems and the Bible. What do the quotes and their sources suggest about the conflict that will follow in the novel?
2. Were you surprised by the way the map of the United States has been altered—the states’ borders and the landmasses themselves—in the projections for 2075? What do you think caused those changes; was it solely politics or other forces as well?
3. What does the first-person narrator we meet in the prologue explain—and not explain—about how the country has changed, the timeline of the Second American Civil War itself, and the unnamed “she” who has stayed in his memory since his youth?
1. It suggests that the conflict that will follow in the novel is a result / karma for the effects we place upon the world, and the sins we indulge in.
ReplyDelete2. It is both politics and natural disasters (other forces).
3. It is described that the country has physically changed with masses of land covered in water. The timeline of the Second American Civil War was from 2074 to 2095 once again separated by North and South. The "she" is somebody that he still loves (i.e. sister, romantic interest, friend, etc).
Raeona & Kemani
Be more specific in regard to Q. 2--were you surprised?
Delete1. The epigraphs suggest that something bad will happen to the main character.
ReplyDelete2. I'm not surprised about the way the United States map turned out. It probably wasn't just politics causing the change. Weather and environmental changes most likely affected it too.
3. He explains the way in which the country has changed politically and geographically. Although he did explain this, he didn't go into too much detail. The "she" who's been in his memory since youth has greatly impacted his life.
1. The novel's epigraphs suggest that there will be great conflict between peoples (conflict is going to be person vs. person) and it makes it seem like some sort of "fight to the death".
ReplyDelete2. I was not at all surprised with the way the map of the United States has been altered, there has always been that separation between north and south, and that is due to politics, but also just social customs, and also I was not surprised that some land was eaten up because of global warming, climate change, and environmental tragedies such as floods and things of that sort compiling over time, its bound to have some effect.
3. The first person narrator explains the time frame, where he is from (he is a southerner), he talks about the rising waters that changed the landscape of the borders, talked about the Second Civil War and how he was one of the few who escaped the tragedies of the time, how his life is coming to an end, his addressed love for an anonymous "her", and what the story is going to be about. He doesn't address who this "her" is, nor does he address how the story will end in ruin, leaving the reader to read more and find out.
Good work!
DeleteIsobel and Pahz:
ReplyDelete1. The source of the quotes suggests there is going to be religious and cultural conflict. The quotes themselves imply that conflict is going to be driven by greed and revenge.
2. Pahz- I was surprised at how much territory Mexico reclaimed considering the current overwhelming strength of the United States military
Isobel- I was not that surprised because they are somewhat the same states that wanted to secede from the first civil war
The change was caused by both politics and global warming; politics caused the north/south divide and is responsible for Mexico's reacquisition of American land, and global warming caused rising sea levels that completely erased Florida and other coastal areas from the map.
3. The USA lost many states due to rising sea levels and is yet again dealing with another conflict due to the south section of the country wanting to secede yet again since they don't agree with the North's plans or ideas.The narrator focuses more on how the country has changed rather than why it has and the causes behind it. The narrator thoroughly explains the timeline of the war and after, discussing the spread of the plague and various battles, but does not explain the timeline of before the war and what lead up to it. The narrator explains how he feels about the unnamed "she" who has stayed in his memory but not who she is explicitly.
Jenna & Turon
ReplyDelete1) The quotes are suggesting a deep conflict, notably in war, especially since the quote from The Book of Songs implies revenge and the Bible refers to ganging up on one individual to "devour" them. This sets the tone for the novel, in which the quotes foreshadow the conflict between the Union and the South and how that affects every individual.
2) Certain areas of the United States map in 2075 were surprising. It is not surprising that the South seceded from the Union given the circumstances on fossil fuel and riots. States such as Florida and part of Louisiana are flooded due to climate change and rising of sea levels, which explains why the Capital is moved inland. A surprising feature of the map is the Mexican Protectorate and how much land is returned to Mexico. The book, as of right now, has not explained that change.
3) The narrator explains the rising sea levels and cities moving inward as a result. They explain the widespread epidemic and her shock that she is going to die a natural death, rather than one caused by disease. Lastly, the narrator explains her generation of being born in between the start and end of the Second Civil War. However, they do not address the contents of the war or the unnamed female they are referring to. This person seems very close to the narrator, connected by the war.
Good work!
ReplyDelete1) The quotes suggest it will be about conflict like war between two groups of people.
ReplyDelete2)Some parts in the united states map is surprising because how much Mexican territory there is.
3)The narrator describes how the country has changed geographically due to the rise of sea level. They talk about the second american civil war and the "she" who is forever in his memory because she impacted his life.
1) The quotes suggest how the conflict between north and south will reach its climax. As well as that personal beliefs may be the base of the decisions being made.
ReplyDelete2) No, current issues going on in America are likely to bring us to this point. Furthermore past issues and current issues between north and south America make it likely the country will split like this again.
3) The narrator explains the geographical changes and how his life is changed by them He is now unable to do some of the things he did in his youth. As well the "she" is also of representation of a life he lost due to both climate change and the war.
Jesziah worked on it with me.
DeleteJoshua Phonharath and Akhiyar Abdi
ReplyDelete1) They're from these two texts because in the novel, the two sides of the war is Amercia, which is a primarily Christian country, and the middle east, a primarily Muslim country. The author used these two texts to show the duality of the story.
2) I was surprised by the author's map. It is an interesting idea of how rising sea levels will eventually envelope certain coastal regions of North America. The causes for these changes are probably as a result of global warming and less political concern.
3)The narrator gives context to the reader of what has happened in the past. The second civil war, the rising neglect for the environment.
1- The quotes tell me there will be a death and there will be a civil war between the south and the north.
ReplyDelete2- I actually not surprised by author's maps. It shows evolution through time and struggle through the states, I suspected there would be some change, especially since into the future. Politics could be an issue with the borders and separations, but the weathering down and climate change could be another thing.
3- The first person perspective told us how things changed over time, how the land was once together and that once the war hit the country divided. It also explained how people have less empathy for their environment.