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    The document provides reading assignments and discussion questions about two short stories - "The Long Exile" by Leo Tolstoy and "The Piece of String" by Roger Colet. It asks the student to identify themes in "The Long Exile", including that forgiveness is powerful and people can only find peace within. It also prompts the student to write a letter from the perspective of the main character in "The Long Exile" advising the falsely accused man in "The Piece of String" about finding inner peace.

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    The document provides reading assignments and discussion questions about two short stories - "The Long Exile" by Leo Tolstoy and "The Piece of String" by Roger Colet. It asks the student to identify themes in "The Long Exile", including that forgiveness is powerful and people can only find peace within. It also prompts the student to write a letter from the perspective of the main character in "The Long Exile" advising the falsely accused man in "The Piece of String" about finding inner peace.

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    The document provides reading assignments and discussion questions about two short stories - "The Long Exile" by Leo Tolstoy and "The Piece of String" by Roger Colet. It asks the student to identify themes in "The Long Exile", including that forgiveness is powerful and people can only find peace within. It also prompts the student to write a letter from the perspective of the main character in "The Long Exile" advising the falsely accused man in "The Piece of String" about finding inner peace.

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    The Long Exile

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    The document provides reading assignments and discussion questions about two short stories - "The Long Exile" by Leo Tolstoy and "The Piece of String" by Roger Colet. It asks the student to identify themes in "The Long Exile", including that forgiveness is powerful and people can only find peace within. It also prompts the student to write a letter from the perspective of the main character in "The Long Exile" advising the falsely accused man in "The Piece of String" about finding inner peace.

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    Good Morning 3/30/09

    Copy and complete DGP week 10. Quote #5: Even doubtful accusations leave a stain behind them. Write about a time you were falsely accused of something and people believed it. Did the truth ever come out? Did the accusation leave a stain, meaning: did people still believe your guilt even after proved innocent?

    Good Morning

    4/16/07

    Journal #19 Have you ever been falsely accused of something? How did you react? If you haven t, how do you think you would react? Would you be defensive, maybe bordering on belligerence? Or would you be passive in hopes that the truth would come out? Do you think guilt and innocence reflects in a person s reaction to an accusation? Explain your answer.

    European and Russian Literature


    The Long Exile by Leo Tolstoy (Russia) The Piece of String by Roger Colet (France) Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes (Spain) Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand (France)

    Theme
    

    Definition: central insight about life in a work of literature. Different than a subject or topic, which can be expressed in one word or phrase.
     

    Topic = revenge Theme = Seeking revenge only further harms the person who has been wronged.

    Theme
    

    Most themes are implied, implied, meaning the reader must determine the theme based on details in the story. Clues to consider when determining theme:
    

    How does the main character change? How is the main conflict resolved?

    Themes in The Long Exile


    

    Forgiveness is a powerful force People can find peace only within themselves

    As you read . . .
    

    Identify one quote for each theme. The theme. quote should show the author s insight, or answer, to the theme. When finished, answer questions 1-10 on 1page 812.

    Good Morning
    Quote #6

    3/31/09

    God sees the truth but bides His time. What does this quote mean? Would Aksenof agree or disagree with it? Support your answer with details from the story.

    Guilty or Innocent?
    

    You are trying to determine whether or not Aksenof is guilty or innocent of the crime. Of course, every case needs evidence, which seems to be piled up against Aksenof. But lawyers also consider a person s character (is Aksenof the type of person to commit murder?).

    Directions: Directions: complete the chart below. Identify evidence against Aksenof, as well as his reaction that made him seem guilty. Then, identify some character traits that would show Aksenof is not the type to commit murder. You may identify traits while he is imprisoned.

    Guilty

    Innocent
    pious

    Evidence Character traits

    Reaction to accusation

    Tolstoys Themes
    

    Forgiveness is a powerful force.


     

    Makar begs for forgiveness, but Aksenof does not oblige. Without forgiveness, Makar confesses his crime goes completely against his character (a lifetime liar, cheat, and criminal).

    People can find peace only within themselves.


     

    Aksenof does not turn in Makar, thus not resolving the conflict between the two. Aksenof dies once Makar tells the truth; Aksenof has let go of all his earthly desires, including freedom.

    Good Morning
      

    4/18/07

    No journal today. Take out The Piece of String homework. If you didn t do homework, you need a separate sheet of paper with your name on top.

    Reading Check (quiz grade)


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    TRUE/FALSE: The Piece of String Hauchercorne lies to the mayor about picking up the wallet. The mayor questions Hauchercorne and lets him go. Hauchecorne thinks he will be believed innocent when the wallet is returned. Hauchercorne worries about what his neighbors think of him. As he nears death, Hauchrcorne finds inner peace.

    Reading Check
    

    Short Answer: The Long Exile How does Aksenof make it difficult to believe his innocence when he is questioned by authorities? Why does Makar confess his old crime to authorities?

    Letter
     

    Pretend that you are Aksenof and have heard about Hauchecorne s false accusation. Pretend that you know he is an innocent man. As Aksenof, write a letter to Hauchecorne about what you have heard. Summarize how the situations are similar. Be sure your letter connects to the theme people can only find peace within themselves. What type of advice would Aksenof give? Letter requirements:  At least 10 sentences in length.  Edit for grammatical errors. Use thought transitions!  Complete a final draft on a piece of construction paper.  Contain specific details from both stories.  Show an understanding of theme and how it differs between two characters/stories.  Creativity will earn extra credit points.

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