Lincoln's Address
When was Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address presented?
March 4, 1865
From "A Rose for Emily", what words best describe the character Miss Emily at various points in the story
singular/alone
pitiful
overweight
Why does the family not want to tell Mrs.Mallard about her husbands death?
Because for her heart condition.
What was the purpose of Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address?
To say slavery was the reason for the war, To declare the end of the war, To reinstate his stance on the war
What point of view is the short story "A Rose for Emily" told in?
1st person narrator
What is Mrs.Mallard's initial reaction to the news?
At first she is overcome with shock and grief.
What was Fredrick Doulgass' first opinion about Abraham Lincoln?
What are some examples of foreshadowing from "A Rose for Emily"?
She kept her fathers body
Refusal to move on
The smell
When is the climax of this story?
When Mr. Mallard walks through the door at the end of the story.
What does Lincoln do to mend his relationship with Douglass?
Students answers may vary
In "A Rose for Emily", Miss Emily is known to have no suitors. What type of conflict does that present for her?
Internal
What is the overall mood of this story?
The mood is first somber, but moves to become hopeful because of this feeling of newfound freedom.
Why do you think Lincoln include quotes from the bible in his speech? Make sure to tell me why and explain.
Note: This is an opinion question, if you actually answer the question thoughtfully and explain, you will get points. If you just put random things down that don't make sense, then you will not receive credit.
Allusion: Allusion is a figure of speech, in which an object or circumstance from unrelated context is referred to covertly or indirectly.
Give me an example of an allusion from the story, "A Rose for Emily."
The mention of the stairwell leading to the unknown. Alludes to the stairwell to heaven.
What is one theme for this story? Think about your journal entries during this section.
Marriage is an oppressive institution.