And speaking of fairy tales...

I wish I could have squeezed everyone into this photo, but a phone camera can only do so much. Also, seeing this picture before The Lady of Shalott adorned the back wall makes me happy we've decorated.
And Riggs, who gave you that shirt?

Here's a heads-up for quiz 3 over HTRLLAP:

--Be able to explain a couple of points Foster makes about a character's being submerged in water and/or drowning. (Note the chapter title for this topic.)

--What does a character's moving south usually signify? (Make sure you know what 'amok' means.)

--What does autumn usually symbolize in literature?

--Be able to define archetype and intertextuality and give a couple of examples of each.

--Why do authors often focus on characters w/ disabilities?

--To what end do writers frequently use blindness or sight in a story (or poem)?

--At what point in a story should the author usually tell the audience about a distinguishing feature of a character?

--What do heart ailments often signify in literature?

--Why do authors choose some illnesses over others?

--Other than AIDS, name an illness authors often employ in stories and what that particular disease might represent.