They do not even attempt to explore the nuances of Orestes’ crime of matricide (killing his mother), despite the fact that his murder of his mother Clytemnestra was sanctioned, and indeed commanded, by the god Apollo. The Furies seek only to punish a wrongdoer- Orestes-by whatever means necessary. The Chorus of Furies symbolizes vengeance, while the goddess Athena stands for justice. And, in the end, justice prevails.Ĭharacters within the play are strongly associated with these two ideas. In The Eumenides, however, revenge and justice are not only defined as two separate concepts, but in fact often stand opposed to each other. In both of those first two plays, revenge and justice are essentially equated-that is, paying back someone who has wronged you is considered the right and moral thing to do. The Eumenides has two prequels- Agamemnon and The Libation Bearers-and these three plays together form Aeschylus’s trilogy called the Oresteia.
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:) I can't wait to share it with the world. I did write it, so the possibility of bias is real. She seeks to answer the age-old question: Why are Love and War eternally drawn to one another? But her quest for a conclusion that will satisfy her jealous husband uncovers a multi-threaded tale of prejudice, trauma, and music and reveals that War is no match for the power of Love.Ī sweeping, multi-layered romance with a divine twist, by the Printz Honor-winning author of The Passion of Dolssa, set in the perilous days of World Wars I and II. Thirty years after these four lovers' fates collide, the Greek goddess Aphrodite tells their stories to her husband, Hephaestus, and her lover, Ares, in a luxe Manhattan hotel room at the height of World War II. But that's before he meets Colette Fournier, a Belgian chanteuse who's already survived unspeakable tragedy at the hands of the Germans. A gifted musician who's played Carnegie Hall, he's a member of the 15th New York Infantry, an all-African-American regiment being sent to Europe to help end the Great War. When they fall in love, it's immediate and deep-and cut short when James is shipped off to the killing fields.Īubrey Edwards is also headed toward the trenches. She's a shy and talented pianist he's a newly minted soldier with dreams of becoming an architect. It's 1917, and World War I is at its zenith when Hazel and James first catch sight of each other at a London party. I did think this was good, but she basically tells the same story we all know. There is also a main paige of just artwork. This has beautiful artwork with panes on the page with story similar to Jan Brett. She has illustrated other Grimms' tales, including 'Snow White' (1974), translated by Paul Heins 'Sleeping Beauty' (1971) and 'Rapunzel' (1982), retold by Barbara Rogasky.Īge Rating: 2–6+ / Preschool - 3+ / Lexile Score 870 Trina Schart Hyman is a great admirer of the Brothers Grimm, and has wanted to retell and illustrate 'Little Red Riding Hood' ever since she was a little girl. In this faithful retelling of the Grimms' version, Trina Schart Hyman magnificently illustrates the child's journey through a forest and her scary encounter along the way with a sly, hungry wolf. One day, Grandmother gets sick, and Little Red Riding Hood sets out to visit her, carrying a basket of food as a present. "Once upon a time, there was a little girl who lived with her mother in a house on the edge of a village."Įveryone loves the little girl who wears a red-hooded cloak, but no one more than her grandmother. The cherry on top is the magical in-text D&D gameplay, unlocking the game’s fantastical escapism and bonding opportunities. There’s also admirable plotlines about overcoming insecurity and imposter syndrome at every age. Formato effortlessly weaves in kids from different social situations, as Riley’s new friends showcase the bonding power of nerdiness. She doesn’t wake up knowing how to communicate and demonstrate independence-she makes conscious choices to work harder, practices her skills, messes up, and commits to being better. Riley creates a friend group and helps her family in believable ways. Her fears echo those of her peer group: making friends? Advocating for herself to a teacher? Talking on the phone? These are giant hurdles for tweens, and they’re handled with proper gravitas. How to write a poem / Kwame Alexander and Deanna Nikaido art by Melissa Sweet The many assassinations of Samir. Riley is a dorky sixth grader, left to manage life alone when her older brother goes off to college. Gr 3-7–Nowadays Dungeons and Dragons isn’t just socially acceptable, it’s cool! Formato’s debut rises to the occasion with a thoughtful tale of self-acceptance set against the backdrop of multisided dice. There’s a thud on the other side of the wall and I know Logan waited until he got outside to smash something.” Then he steps out the door and closes it softly behind him. “I’ll talk to you later.” “I’m going to deal with this, and then I’ll come find you. “I know you can.” He kisses my forehead, his lips lingering there as he breathes in deeply, his eyes closed. I can fix this.” He peels me off of his arm. I’m latched onto his arm like a Velcro monkey. “And as far as the treatment is concerned, if Emily’s freedom is the price, you can take your money and shove it up your ass.” He stops at the door. I will say good-bye now.” He starts toward the door. He looks down at me and presses a finger to my lips. And they asked if I would be providing the funds.” Logan’s arm falls from around my waist, and he lumbers to his feet very slowly. “They said your brother is ready for phase two of the treatment. “You know, I got a call from Matt’s doctor the other day.” Dad stares direct at Logan. I swear to God, if you try to make me do this, I’ll disappear again.” Dad sits back, looking smug. “He can’t stay here.” I’m putting my foot down. And yes, in particular the serendipity presented at the end of the novel (when Percy, Van and Dick's father returns and is revealed to be Mrs. Rather episodic in nature, and definitely of its time (there are elements of religious preachiness, strict gender roles and definite social stratification present), the chapters, while generally readable and at least mildly enjoyable, are also at times rather majorly far fetched, with some rather too obvious coincidences (so much so, that there at least sometimes seems to be an almost fairy-tale like aura of disbelief encountered, which can be a bit disconcerting, as Five Little Peppers and How They Grew seems to have been primarily written as a piece of realistic fiction). The first of a series, Margaret Sidney's Five Little Peppers and How They Grew (first published in 1881) tells the story of the Pepper family (five siblings and their widowed mother), their joys, their struggles, their love for one another. This story is quite sad and somewhat disturbing. Kam has always enjoyed all things spooky, paranormal and unexplained. The grand suburb of Poppleton Terrace, full of middle-classers keeping up with the Joneses, even if it kills them. What are some of the magical parts in the stories in this book? ABOUT 'Haunted Tales From Suburbia' is the sister podcast to 'Tales From Suburbia. Magical realism is a special literary genre that uses magical or unreal elements in an otherwise realistic environment. Spend some time examining this artwork and talk about how the drawings enhance your experience and engagement in the story. Shaun Tan follows The Arrival with a collection of off-the-wall tales combined with his genius illustrations in a unique hybrid format that will build on our current success. A collection of short stories about what might find in a surreal suburbia. The illustrations in Tales from Outer Suburbia are beautiful but weird at times. Shaun Tan explores the precious strangeness of our existence. Can you find any examples? What language is used to create these undertones? Why do you think the author chose to create this mood for the book? They are not exactly scary, but they are eerie or slightly unnerving. Some of the stories have a dark undertone. In the story Eric, what do the events and reaction of the family to their foreign exchange student say about accepting a different culture? What are some parts of the story where these differences are most noticeable? Can you identify some of the larger themes in the texts that might serve as commentary about some aspect of life? Particularly suburban life? The stories and adventures in this book are quite unusual. Here are some examples to get you started: The breast is the organ most sensitive to chemicals, especially to the synthetic endocrine disrupters present almost everywhere-in the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the cars we drive. 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Loved that book so so much – Ms Douglas did it again!! The characters, the writing, the story and character development, the ending. Jen C: I finished Corrupt last night and I’m right there with you all – massive book fog. Like others have asked… What in the world do I read next?! That’s one of the toughest questions in book world, ESPECIALLY after an emotional and exciting book like that! Penelope Douglas rocked it!! This is EXACTLY they type of book I was looking for and she nailed it! I’m kinda hoping for a book about Kai… I’d LOVE to get to know him some more. Unrequited love with a rich bully ring-leader of his bully crew? Why yes please, I’d love to!Ĭristina: Finished Corrupt and absolutely LOVED it! It had me on the edge of my seat the WHOLE time!! Could not put it down! Went to work the next day on four hours of sleep (oops!) But sometimes sacrifices must be made. It sounds like a tummy twister and I’m not certain where the romance comes into it cos they don’t appear to have any L.O.V.E. Sounded dark and intriguing, and creepy, and exciting, and like it had the potential to be a totally unconventional love story. |