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Nuanced Death in Shakespeare—Treehouse Talks #2

Posted on February 18, 2023 by alexcremins

Shakespeare was a man who wrote about complex and controversial topics for his time. At times he subtly delved into the discrimination of women and racial minorities. In this podcast we discuss the nuance in Shakespeare’s writing—and how he critiques … Continue reading →

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What is Love?

Posted on February 18, 2023 by michellestjacques

In order to obtain a more comprehensive understanding of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet and how it translates into modern day depictions of love and the accuracy of this renowned love story, we decided to interview Ms. Rawlings D Period AP … Continue reading →

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Oh William, Elizabeth Strout Podcast, Sullivan E Period

Posted on January 27, 2023 by elcoll24

“I would like to say a few things about my first husband, William.” Protagonist and narrator Lucy Barton commencing her story with this casual claim about what’s to come sets the tone for a stream-of-consciousness type of intimate novel.

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The Treehouse Talks

Posted on January 6, 2023 by alexcremins
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Oh Podcast!

Posted on December 14, 2022 by michellestjacques
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Broken Promises, Even After Death

Posted on May 23, 2022 by maxhendo44

In our English IV Honors class, we have chosen Damon Galgut’s The Promise, and have been engaging in literature circles. We discuss the novel, help each other understand confusing parts, complete projects, and enjoy reading literature. Themes of death, family … Continue reading →

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The Groundbreaking Circle

Posted on May 23, 2022 by kennedymorris11

Our lit circle has been loving Maggie Shipstead’s 2021 Booker Prize nominated novel Great Circle! Being an all-female group, Shipstead’s emphasis on feminism as really caught our attention and made this book very engaging. We appreciate how she highlights the … Continue reading →

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Get Bewildered!

Posted on May 20, 2022 by zenomachine

Join us in our brand-new debut series Get Bewildered as Zeno, Paige, and Camille discuss Richard Powers’ brand new novel Bewilderment. Bewilderment is one of the first ever novels written in a brand-new genre of book cli-fi, a combination of … Continue reading →

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Tackling Injustice in The Fortune Men

Posted on May 20, 2022 by hannahhcote

The Fortune Men, by Nadifa Mohamed, is a compelling historical novel that examines the societal norms of racial injustice. The plot revolves around the palpable tension between Violet, who was gruesomely murdered outside of her families’ shop, and a petty … Continue reading →

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How Alienation Leads to Broken Promises – A Podcast on The Promise

Posted on May 19, 2022 by 22kmh

Listen to Karrah and Manoush’s new podcast on the 2021 Booker Prize-winning novel The Promise by Damon Galgut. The two take a deep dive into the novel’s themes of separation and alienation, focusing on how it directly leads to breaking … Continue reading →

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