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November 14 - The last scene forces readers to reinterpret Emily’s entire life. Write about a moment when new information changed your perception of a person or situation. How did that “plot twist” reshape your understanding, the same way Faulkner’s ending reshapes the story?

Prompt Response: There was a moment in my own life that felt like a real “plot twist,” the kind that makes you rethink everything the way the ending of “A Rose for Emily” does. It happened with a friend I’d known since middle school. He was always the funny, loud one. The person who made everything feel lighter. I just assumed he had an easy, stress-free life because that’s how he acted. But one day he opened up and told me he’d been dealing with a lot at home: money problems, constant arguments, and feeling like he had to take care of things most kids his age never even have to think about.After he told me all that, it was like I suddenly saw him differently. His jokes, which I used to think were just him being goofy, now seemed like a way of distracting himself or keeping everyone else from worrying. I realized that his loud personality wasn’t only confidence. It was also a shield.

Summary: Today in class, we took a group test.

Reflection: Today I learned how teamwork can be beneficial 

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