Who we are...

Why would people want to change who they are? (Think about Pip's situation) What factors create character, values, and personality? Let's limit our responses to about 100-200 words.

Great Expectations

In the novel Great Expectations, Pip is full of "expectations" for his future. What expectations do you have for your future? Who are some people around you that have expectations of you? What are those expectations?

Spine Tinglers

What do you think makes a story truly scary? Think about stories you have read that you think are frightening. What characteristics make the story a spine tingler?

The last two stories we read dealt with the subject of death. Explain how the stories were different in their views of death. Did you prefer one story over the other?