End of Handmaid's Tale

Hey, I've had to miss some class, and I'm not sure if the discussion has made it to the end of A Handmaid's Tale, but I was wondering what people thought was going to happen to Offred. It is very ambiguous about her fate. Did she get to the underground female-road? What is Atwood suggesting by the ambiguity? 

Golf

In honor of our class discussion today, I present:

Robin Williams On The Subject Of Golf

As a side note, there is a bit of language.  Proceed at your own discretion.  

Syphilis: It Isn't Just for Rockdale County Anymore!

Well, apparently ALL of you kids are doing it these days:
http://tinyurl.com/2aj8wg

Blog Prompts for "The Wicker Man"

--- Why did Sgt. Howie represent the perfect sacrifice?
--- What other character that we've encountered this semester did Sgt. Howie resemble?
--- What is the significance of the characters' names? (e.g. Willow, Rowan, etc.)
P.S. Take one topic and fully develop it, you don't have to answer each one

Ghosts

Here are your blog prompts for "Ghosts." A little late, but, I suck. Whaddayagonnado?

** Ibsen did not like the title "Ghosts," since the real meaning of the word he used in Norwegian is "Revenant." Which do you prefer, "Ghosts" or "Revenants?" Which seems more applicable to the plot?

** Do you think Mrs. Alving administered the fatal dose of morphine at the end of the play? Why or why not?

** What are the Greek influences on the play?

** If you're from Rockdale county, did this play have special significance for you? Discuss.

Blog ettiquette

Hi folks.

It's not a HUGE deal, but when posting, try to reply to the original message so that things get "threaded." It's a little more organized that way.

Great comments so far, though!

LHW

(NOT SO) 'Little' -Red Riding Hood

I think that the traditional versions and this version of the tale go hand in hand. The only difference is that the traditional version is usually edited for small children that are not able to(an should not be exposed) comprehend the adult content in this particular version. Both tales use the same symbols, but this version is the more interesting version because deep down everybody knew little red wasnt as innocent as she was made out to be.
The wolves generally represent the evils that prey on the innocent, but is more specific in this version. I believe that the wolf here represents the male gender (which are made out to be canine by the hilary clintons of the world) whom tries to con his way into taking the youths innocence.
The Hood serves as protection,for little red from the cold world (represented by the dark woods); as hoods protect us from the cold, rain, snow, or other externalities. The hood is red because this color is symbolic of little reds inner beauty and passion (as with red roses)in which the hood is protecting. This inner beauty is shown through the connotations in the descriptions of her and the passion is her joy of life (her being fearless of the harsh world). Once the hood is removed, little red becomes vulnerable to the evil wolf and this beauty and innocence is exposed. When it is burned, little red has no artificial protection and must protect herself. This is symbolic of here evolving from a innocent girl to a seductive woman.
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