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: 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: One of the most shocking stories I've seen on the news was about a school shooting that was relatively close to Lakeside. I first heard about this from other students, who seemed to be scared that our school would be next. The following day many people decided not to go, however this made me wonder if they were actually in fear or just looking for an excuse not to go. Overall, this news revealed how people can take advantage of tragedies for their own selfish interests.

Summary: Today we read and analyzed the text "A Rose For Emily" and then watched the movie adaptation.

Reflection: I found the text to be interesting but also quite tragic. It's hard to believe that things like this actually happen without anyone intervening before.

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