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Literature, Class 12: Period 3, Thursday, April 2
Miss Elizabeth Bennet looked more alert, perhaps, than her usual as she stood in front of the class Thursday morning. Not that Miss Bennet was ever inattentive; far from it. However, today she was taking especial care to count the number of students in her class, frown at the doorway, and pace.
It was perhaps best not to ask where she had found that rather large axe that was lying across her desk.
"Today, you've a very important assignment," Miss Bennet said sharply. "And that is to stay alive. I insist that every one of you arrive back here next week whole and hearty and particularly - I must stress this - not in a state of zombification.
"Today's lesson has been postponed," she continued, "as I doubt any of us could focus properly on the translation concerns of Dante's Inferno when we're under a serious attack. Literature can be useful in these situations, as escapism from dwelling too much on a difficult situation. However, such should only be attempted after one has ensured that one is completely safe, and prepared for the worst.
"I wish to hear from each of you. You will relate -- to myself and the rest of class -- your plan for continuing as a live human for the next few days. I do not expect acts of great courage. Certainly, if you are experienced at protecting others, and should like to assist in defending the island, I would not presume to stop you, though I would encourage you strongly to take every precaution necessary. Travel with others, be sure that you have sufficient ammunition for firearms, do not overestimate your own abilities. Further, there is no shame in finding a safe location and staying barricaded within it for the duration of this invasion. Not all of us are fighters, nor should we be. Do what you feel is necessary to ensure your own protection.
"After you have shared your personal plan for surviving this attack, you have several choices. For one, you are perfectly free to stay here and converse with your classmates. I encourage you to make plans together for your joint security. For another, I have brought books today." She nodded at a table near the doorway. "If you should like to stay here and read, you may do so. Or you are free to take a few books with you, if you intend to be hiding somewhere safe and need something with which to pass the time. Lastly, you are free to go, if that is what you choose. I pray that you will all be careful."
It was perhaps best not to ask where she had found that rather large axe that was lying across her desk.
"Today, you've a very important assignment," Miss Bennet said sharply. "And that is to stay alive. I insist that every one of you arrive back here next week whole and hearty and particularly - I must stress this - not in a state of zombification.
"Today's lesson has been postponed," she continued, "as I doubt any of us could focus properly on the translation concerns of Dante's Inferno when we're under a serious attack. Literature can be useful in these situations, as escapism from dwelling too much on a difficult situation. However, such should only be attempted after one has ensured that one is completely safe, and prepared for the worst.
"I wish to hear from each of you. You will relate -- to myself and the rest of class -- your plan for continuing as a live human for the next few days. I do not expect acts of great courage. Certainly, if you are experienced at protecting others, and should like to assist in defending the island, I would not presume to stop you, though I would encourage you strongly to take every precaution necessary. Travel with others, be sure that you have sufficient ammunition for firearms, do not overestimate your own abilities. Further, there is no shame in finding a safe location and staying barricaded within it for the duration of this invasion. Not all of us are fighters, nor should we be. Do what you feel is necessary to ensure your own protection.
"After you have shared your personal plan for surviving this attack, you have several choices. For one, you are perfectly free to stay here and converse with your classmates. I encourage you to make plans together for your joint security. For another, I have brought books today." She nodded at a table near the doorway. "If you should like to stay here and read, you may do so. Or you are free to take a few books with you, if you intend to be hiding somewhere safe and need something with which to pass the time. Lastly, you are free to go, if that is what you choose. I pray that you will all be careful."
Re: Your Assignment [LIT-12]