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Booker ([personal profile] doesntstophurting) wrote in [community profile] fandomhigh2020-09-11 10:52 am
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French Language, Literature, and Culture, Friday Period 3

Booker dropped a very thick book onto his desk from a few inches up. It landed with a thud. "I don't know if you read the sign-up form or whatever you have here very closely," he said, "but this is not just a language class. It is also a literature class, which means you're going to have to read some things." He looked at the paper brick sitting on his desk and said, "Not that, though. Just kidding with that. Honestly no one needs to know that much about Paris's sewers. It is, however, a very good book, so I'm issuing a challenge: anyone who reads the book and writes a--what's a good length? A ten page paper on one of its themes by the end of the semester will get extra credit for the class. I'll forge you an AP certification." A beat. "Kidding again!" Or was he?

"Anyway. Today we will be reading a short story by Guy de Maupassant, "The Necklace." It's known for its twist ending, and for being a bit of a morality tale. Please read the story, and then we will discuss it."