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?

Response: The day I heard the news about Charlie Kirk, I was very shocked. Many other people were shocked too and I didn't believe the news at first until I fact checked it. There were feelings of disbelief and panic, wondering how this could affect other people. Although I wasn't sad, it was a big event that caused an uproar among people. Some people lost a lot of friendships or relationships due to their opinions. This event showed that you don't know people as well as you think until you hear their views on politics or shocking events. 


Summary: In class we finished the story "A Rose for Emily". 


Reflection: I wondered if I'll read this again in college. 

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