Symbols

Pick a symbol that arises in the section assigned, include the page number where it first appears, and say what you think it symbolizes and why.

Characters

Describe a character (one that no one else has done yet).  How is the character introduced? What seems important about him?  What is his relationship to Gene?  Why do you think he's in the story?

Lit. Letters

Write a letter (not addressed to anyone in particular) commenting on the section you read for class:  ask questions, point out what you think is important, make predictions about what's to come, etc.

Connections

Connect a section/situation of the book to something that has happened in your life.  Explain what happened to you and how it affects your interpretation of what happens in this part of ASP.

Chapter Summaries

Summarize the events of a chapter.

Questions

Post a question you have about the book, or answer the questions of others.

Free Response

Choose a section we have not yet discussed in class and explain why you think it is significant to the book.

References & Allusions

Choose a reference or Allusion in the book, do a little research, and explain what it's about.

The Title

What do you make of the title A SEPARATE PEACE?  Why do you think this is what John Knowles chose?  What are the different ways you can take it?  If you were to rename the book, what would your title be?