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November 12 - 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 news stories I ever heard was about a man who secretly lived in someone’s attic for months without being noticed. The family who owned the house thought things were just going missing or being misplaced, but it turned out the man had been sneaking down at night to take food and water. They only discovered him when they finally checked the attic after hearing strange noises.What stood out to me wasn’t just how unbelievable the situation was, but how long it went unnoticed. It almost felt like something out of a horror movie, except it was actually happening to real people. When the story came out, people online reacted with total disbelief—lots of comments like “no way,” “this is my worst nightmare,” and “I’m checking my attic right now.”I think the reason stories like this get such intense reactions is that they mess with our sense of safety. We like to think we’re aware of what’s happening around us, especially in our own homes. When a story shows that someone could be that close to you without you knowing, it forces you to face how vulnerable people really are. 

Summary: Today in class, we finished reading “A Rose for Emily.”

Reflection: Today I learned how crazy people can really be.

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