Cycles

Picking up chips and stacking wood,

Exactly as the old men did—

Picking up chips and stacking wood:

Is it just a vicious circle?

Wood for winter—

I’ll still be cold.

Some wine, two glasses—

I’ll still be cold…

How does this poem relate to the idea of one’s society impacting that individual?  Your response must include at least one example from A Lesson Before Dying and one example of your own personal experience. 

JUSTICE FOR ALL

Is justice always just?



Respond to the above question.  You MUST use a relevant quote that supports your response.  DO NOT USE "I" IN YOUR RESPONSE.

Who Is In Control?

Do we control the direction of our lives, or do forces outside of our control determine our destiny? 

Based upon personal experience or the experiences of others, answer the above question.  DO NOT use "I" in your response.