Blog 5: The Man Who Was Almost A Man

1. The Author, 3rd person, ominent

2. Her response was no at first. She didn't want him to have one. But then Dave said that they could use the gun for Pa. And she says fine they can get one.

3. He tells them a lie in how the mule did it to herself. He starts crying and then the crowd starts laughing and he tells them what really happened.

4. I think it represents a new place for Dave. It represents freedom and a new life.

5. I don't think so. I think a society needs someone like Dave. If there isn't then it will be off balance. You need someone who has different ideas. No i don't think they should celebrate his departure.

Blog 4: Lamb to the Slaughter

I really liked the ending of this story. It was funny how they were eating the murder weapon and she was in the other room laughing. I don't think you could get away with the same crime. The police would be more suspicious and think of the Lamb was being the leg. 

Blog 3: GAC&Cage Reading

I found a couple of the parts to be compelling. First Riva got very sick. Her roommates summoned the doctor to so she could help her out. The doctor spoke to the Commandant in an aggressive tone so they could bring Riva to a Hospital. The doctor told the Commandant how Riva wrote extravagant poetry that kept up everyone's spirit and gave them the will power to work. The Commandant agreed and brought Riva to the hospital, since Rica was so ill she floundered through the town. "Madam Commandant, I told you about Riva's poetry because i wanted you to see her as a person, not just as another inmate. i also wanted you to know what her poetry does for the morale of the other girls." (203)