Monday, March 11, 2013

Quoted: Truman Capote

"A conversation is a dialogue, not a monologue. That's why there are so few good conversations: due to scarcity, two intelligent talkers seldom meet."


In your sixth blog entry, we're going to mix it up.  Aeneas had conversations with several people in the underworld.  For one of them, report the conversation from the other side---what was the impression of the OTHER character of the conversation?  Were they satisfied or unsatisfied?  
If necessary, use the suggestions of those who have commented on your previous blogs (ESPECIALLY ME!) to improve the quality of your essay.  This is a different assignment, so the advice may not work perfectly.  


Looking forward to reading your entries!

Friday, March 1, 2013

Quoted: Groucho Marx

"The secret of life is honesty and fair dealing. If you can fake that, you've got it made."

In your fifth blog entry, you should 
(1) Express book 5 of the Aeneid from the perspective of Achates.
(2) Have Achates discuss his reaction to Aeneas' handing out the prizes in book 5 and the fairness/unfairness of the Trojan situation in general. How has life been fair or unfair (in their favor or not) to the Trojans lately?
(3) Use the suggestions of those who have commented on your previous blogs (ESPECIALLY ME!) to improve the quality of your essay.