Post #9- ISU book 

Please provide a synopsis of your ISU novel. You may wish to respond to the prompts below. 

*Describe the protagonist.
*What are the major themes in the novel?
*How does the book connect to The Book of Negroes?
*Identify and explain important quotes.

How to write a synopsis:
http://www.how-to-write-a-book-now.com/how-to-write-a-synopsis.html

Post #8- A Streetcar Named Desire

Please post a response about the questions discussed in class. You may also choose to comment on the film version.

Post #7: Quotations

Choose five (5) significant quotes from the novel and discuss the significance of each quotation in relation to themes, characterization, plot development, symbols and literary devices. Feel free to add you personal opinions in your response. 

Post #6: Obstacles

Aminata faced many challenges and obstacles during her fight for freedom. Describe a circumstance, obstacle or conflict in your life, and the skills and resources you used to resolve it. Did it change you? If so, how?

Post #5: Social Experiments & Theories

Summarize one of the experiments/theories below and provide insight into how this topic connects to The Book of Negroes.

1) Stanley Milgram's Shock Experiment
2) Dr. Zimbardo's Prison Experiment
3) Stockholm Syndrome

Post #4: And my story waits like a restful beast

Please respond to the seminar questions outlined by the seminar leaders yesterday. Your post should focus on the chapter titled "And my story waits like restful beast".

Post #3: The Book of Negroes Title

After our discussion in class, how do you feel about the title The Book of Negroes? Please comment on censorship, the book burnings, and the appropriateness of the title. Based on what you already know about the novel, what other names might be fitting?