Today we discussed how literature is often subtle. In paticular we looked at the end of the short story The Ninny and saw how Yulia's response, "Yes, it is possible",said with a bitter smile on her face, could be taken ironically: she could be referring to the owner himself and suggesting that HE is the one acting spineless. That kind of subtlety is important to note.
Equally important is to be able to see that Yulia's character can be described as timid as well as strong -- opposite characteristics. Being able to hold this almost contradictory interpretation of the story in your hand is an important aspect of interpreting literature.
Students answered question 3 on p. 41. Students were also taught that literature can be interpreted as having both social themes (e.g. government corruption) as well as individual themes (e.g. relationships have to be based on truth and mutual respect).
Class was concluded by students working on an idiom worksheet.
Sara and Melanie I did not get your paragraph answers to question3 on p. 41! You forgot to hand it in?
