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Exam themes

Resurrection+Redemption: Lone Ranger, Love Medicine, Indolent Boys, Edgar Mint

Boarding Schools:Indolent Boys+Edgar Mint

Children+family: all 4 works

Miscelaneous themes: Tragedy, versimilitude, the apperance of reality

Who Control's Edgar?

I think that throughout the story, Edgar has been influenced by many of the male characters that he has come across, such as Barry, Art, and Clay. However, he does make some of is own decisions!

Ms. Deckard I was just wondering if for the extra credit assignment, instead of writing an extra journal, could write a letter to Udall instead.

Edgar's influences

Who do you think has the most impact on Edgar throughout the book?

Edgar's influences

For Mr. Udall

Mr. Udall, if you read this, could you please comment on your influences? What is your background with Mormonism? How do you think you so effectively captured the thoughts and the imagination of both a 9-year-old boy and a 15-year-old boy? What was your inspiration for the conclusion of the book? The book was fantastic, and I love how you close the book.

More Exam Information

1) Extra credit opportunity: You could turn in an extra journal (a ninth) on Monday. The topic can be either a letter to Brady Udall (1.5-2 pages) asking questions about your observations (emphasis on analysis and questioning), or a journal topic you haven't written on yet from any section of the book.

2) If you give me all your journals on Monday (although they're due Tuesday), I can grade them over night and give you a better chance of being exempt from the exam.

3) Themes to be thinking about for the exam: abandonment, disappointment, love, parent/child relationships (positive and negative), alcoholism, addiction, birth and resurrection, good vs. evil, marriage, quests (in all senses), man vs. government, mothers, feelings of immobility (being trapped), suicide and death. I can think of more, and I'm sure you can too, but make sure you focus on themes that connect all the works we've read. I may ask you to connect factual information from the articles about alcohol and Native Americans, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, and the NA Boarding Schools.

4) Check the blog and your e-mail over the weekend. I'll e-mail updates on exemptions.

Edgar's Purpose in Life

In the middle of taking my test i realized something really important i wish i could have inquired in my paper but did not have enough to go back and change things but after Edgar was touched by God he said his purpose in life was to find the mailman. He fullfills this purpose until the end but as a result, he loses his relationship with Him. He says how their relationship is at a stand still and he will no longer rely on God or trust Him. i just think how it is ironic that God touches him and brings him to fullfill his purpose which eventually leads him to a happy life. What does anyone else think about this?

Exam Information

The semester exam is Wednesday at 9:00 am.
It is comprehensive for the second semester. I will not know exactly who is exempt until Tuesday when your final journals are due. Please make sure to do them and get them in on time.
The exam will consist of: The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven, Love Medicine, The Indolent Boys, and The Miracle life of Edgar Mint. You also need to review the articles on alcohol use and effects, boarding schools, and Richard Henry Pratt. The exam will have ID's, quotes, and short answer. There may be an essay. I'll post updates, but I haven't made it yet.