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Thursday, October 29, 2020

JOB #2

This story shows the confederate side from a heroic point of view. Did the story make you empathize with their side? Did you enjoy that about the story?

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  1. I didn't agree with the South in this story, even though the story makes them look good. I think Farquhar was foolish to risk it all when he had everything he already needed to live.

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  2. I agree with Jonas, honestly Farquhar was just doing a humanly thing, he knew if he did it he would be praised and get attention.

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  3. I agree with Hanna and Jonas one hundred percent. Personally, I didn't enjoy the story. I thought it was interesting and very well written, but I love happy endings, so in this case the ending sealed the deal for me.

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  4. I didn't sympathize with Fahrquhar because it seemed he was just helping his side to bring glory to himself. I didn't enjoy this about the story.

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  5. It's funny how most of us if not all have mentioned Fahrquhar's pride in trying to burn down the bridge. I think the author wanted to make his pride very clear!

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Job #3

"The sentinels, facing the banks of the stream, might have been statues to adorn the bridge." When I read this line, it immediatel...