Today we will regroup to have conversations with some different classmates and share some fresh perspectives. With your new group, complete the following task. You only need one paper for your whole group, but please make sure to take turns recording answers:
When you are done, turn in your paper to the bin. Then you may continue working on your timeline and/or read ch. 10 for tomorrow.
- Discuss character motivation in the novel. What compels each of the following characters to behave as they do in regards to the Trujillo regime? Patria, Minerva, Dede, Papa Mirabel, Pedrito, Leandro, Manolo, Jaimito, and Nelson.
- What motivates Minerva to treat her father's second family the way she does (continues supporting them financially, asks to enroll the daughters in school)? How does she perceive the situation?
- On pp. 333-335, you will find a list of discussion questions. Peruse the list and allow each group member to select ONE question to have the group discuss. After each mini-discussion, the recorder should jot down some of the thoughts shared.
- After you've tackled the discussion questions, talk about topics and/or themes in the book that you would like to write an essay on. What stands out the MOST to you? What would be easy to write about?
When you are done, turn in your paper to the bin. Then you may continue working on your timeline and/or read ch. 10 for tomorrow.