What makes a story "good"?

In the story "Lamb to the Slaughter" what do you think drove Mary to kill her husband?

After reading "Typhoid Mary", why do you think Mary continued to work in food service?

What did Frankie learn about life after his hospital stay?

What are the reasons behind Mm. Loisel's obsession with what she can't have? Do you think this type of fascination with money exists today?

What would you have done if you had lost the necklace?

What would you have done if you were Mm. Loisel at the end of the story?

What are the redeaming qualities of Rainsford?

What do you think is the theme of the excerpt from Angela's Ashes?

What do you think is the theme of "The Necklace"?

What do you think is the theme of "The Most Dangerous Game" Why?

What is your all time favorite book?

My all time favorite book is To Kill a Mockingbird. No, I am not just saying that because we will read it this year. TKAM is exciting, heart wrenching, interesting and thoughtful. I know you guys will just love it. We will begin reading it in about a month.

Sorry I haven't posted for a few days. I promise to be better this week.

Peace.