Prompt: In “A Rose for Emily,” Miss Emily’s actions shock the reader—she kills her fiancé and keeps his body in her home for years. People often react with disbelief when they hear about real-life stories that seem just as unbelievable. Write about the most shocking or “craziest” news story you have ever heard. What happened, and why did it stand out to you? How did people react to it, and what does it reveal about human behavior?

 Prompt Response: The most shocking or “craziest” news story I have ever heard was about a man who survived falling from an airplane without a parachute. He landed in a pile of snow and only broke a couple of bones. People were shocked and thought it was impossible at first. I chose this story because it showed how unpredictable life can be. It also revealed that humans have an amazing desire to survive, even in the most impossible situations.

Summary: I learned about the entire story of "A Rose for Emily." 

Reflection: We worked on our character worksheet today. 

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