5 comments
-Julia is pregnant with Holmes's child
-Holmes 'says' he will marry her now
-He wants to give her an abortion
-Holmes killed Julia and sold her body to science
-Everyone barely believed what Holmes said happend to Julia and Pearl
4 questions
-Did Holmes kill Pearl?
-What happend to Pearl?
-Will anyone ever discover what really happend to them ?
-What will Holmes say if Ned returns?
3 vocabulary words
approbation-approval; commendation.
undulations-A regular rising and falling or movement to alternating sides; movement in waves
sensuous-perceived by or affecting the senses
2 literary terms
'Holmes possessed Julia now as fully as if she were an antebellum slave' simile
'Outside the snow muffled the concussion of passing horses.' metaphor
1 overvie sentence
This part of the book is basically about how Holmes killed Julia and lied to everyone about it.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
pOst # 9
5 comments
-Holmes sells the pharmacy to Ned
-Ned thinks theres something going on with his wife Julia and Holmes
-Ned gets a raise to pay for the pharmacy but Holmes automatically deducts the money out of his check
-Ned left his wife because they argued alot
-Ned was never able to recieve custody of his daughter
4 questions
-Why did Holmes want to sell the pharmacy?
-Why didnt Holmes want to marry Julia after the devorce was official?
-Why did Holmes go into the basement to use the kiln?
-How old is Pearl, Neds daughter?
3 vocabulary
indiscreet-not discreet; lacking prudence, good judgment, or circumspection
susceptible-admitting or capable of some specified treatment
salvage-the act of saving a ship or its cargo from perils of the seas.
2 literary terms
'The more he pressed her for an explanation...' hyperbole
'Now again, their relationship was crumbleing' hyperbole
1 overview sentence
In this section of the book, it describes how Ned and Julia are haveing problems and how Holmes interfers
-Holmes sells the pharmacy to Ned
-Ned thinks theres something going on with his wife Julia and Holmes
-Ned gets a raise to pay for the pharmacy but Holmes automatically deducts the money out of his check
-Ned left his wife because they argued alot
-Ned was never able to recieve custody of his daughter
4 questions
-Why did Holmes want to sell the pharmacy?
-Why didnt Holmes want to marry Julia after the devorce was official?
-Why did Holmes go into the basement to use the kiln?
-How old is Pearl, Neds daughter?
3 vocabulary
indiscreet-not discreet; lacking prudence, good judgment, or circumspection
susceptible-admitting or capable of some specified treatment
salvage-the act of saving a ship or its cargo from perils of the seas.
2 literary terms
'The more he pressed her for an explanation...' hyperbole
'Now again, their relationship was crumbleing' hyperbole
1 overview sentence
In this section of the book, it describes how Ned and Julia are haveing problems and how Holmes interfers
pOSt # 8
5 comments
-Architects gathered in the library on the top floor of the Rookery to present drawings of the fair;s main structure to the Grounds and Bulidings Committee
-Architects got down to work
-Sullivan had already modified his own buliding
Burnham wanted Alder and Sullivan to design the fair's Music Hall
-Lyman Gage is the preseident
-There were many architects
4 questions
-How many architects help buld the fair?
-What was the extraordinary that occured?
-What was a unspoken approval?
-Is Burnham still continueing the business?
3 vocabulary
sirocco-a hot, dry, dustladen wind blowing from northern Africa and affecting parts of southern Europe.
disavow-To disclaim knowledge of, responsibility for, or association with.
enliven-to make vigorous or active; invigorate
2 literary terms
Rather, every flower, shurb, and tree was to be deployed with an eye ...' hyperbole
' a display of flowers demanding attention' hyperbole
1 overview sentence
This part of the book is about the architects metting.
-Architects gathered in the library on the top floor of the Rookery to present drawings of the fair;s main structure to the Grounds and Bulidings Committee
-Architects got down to work
-Sullivan had already modified his own buliding
Burnham wanted Alder and Sullivan to design the fair's Music Hall
-Lyman Gage is the preseident
-There were many architects
4 questions
-How many architects help buld the fair?
-What was the extraordinary that occured?
-What was a unspoken approval?
-Is Burnham still continueing the business?
3 vocabulary
sirocco-a hot, dry, dustladen wind blowing from northern Africa and affecting parts of southern Europe.
disavow-To disclaim knowledge of, responsibility for, or association with.
enliven-to make vigorous or active; invigorate
2 literary terms
Rather, every flower, shurb, and tree was to be deployed with an eye ...' hyperbole
' a display of flowers demanding attention' hyperbole
1 overview sentence
This part of the book is about the architects metting.
Monday, December 8, 2008
post # 7 on the devil in the white city
5 comments
-Sarah McKim died in her home att 78 years old
-Icilis Conner , Ned, a young jeweler worked in the building tha Holmes owned
-Holmes hired Neds wife and sister to work in the building he owned
-Holmes asked Ned if he would scream in a vault to make sure its sound proof
-Holmes was atractive to most women
4 questions
-Why didnt Ned ask why Holmes needed a soundproof vault?
-Why did every man think that Holmes is really nice but scary in some way?
-How did Roots die?
-Is Holmes going to kill Ned and his family?
3 vocabulary
desolation-an act or instance of desolating
retrospect-contemplation of the past; a survey of past time, events, etc
felicitiously-well-suited for the occasion, as an action, manner, or expression; apt; appropriate
2 literary terms
'.. 11 feet of sand so saturated with water, Burnham wrote, 'it became almost like quicksand and was often given this name' simile
' At the start of 1891 Ned found himself managing a jewlery counter that occupied one wall of a thriving drugstore on the city's South side at 63rd and Wallance' irony
1 over view sentence
This part of the book was is basically about how Holmes is continueing to built his hotel and how the mall he owns is being succeful
-Sarah McKim died in her home att 78 years old
-Icilis Conner , Ned, a young jeweler worked in the building tha Holmes owned
-Holmes hired Neds wife and sister to work in the building he owned
-Holmes asked Ned if he would scream in a vault to make sure its sound proof
-Holmes was atractive to most women
4 questions
-Why didnt Ned ask why Holmes needed a soundproof vault?
-Why did every man think that Holmes is really nice but scary in some way?
-How did Roots die?
-Is Holmes going to kill Ned and his family?
3 vocabulary
desolation-an act or instance of desolating
retrospect-contemplation of the past; a survey of past time, events, etc
felicitiously-well-suited for the occasion, as an action, manner, or expression; apt; appropriate
2 literary terms
'.. 11 feet of sand so saturated with water, Burnham wrote, 'it became almost like quicksand and was often given this name' simile
' At the start of 1891 Ned found himself managing a jewlery counter that occupied one wall of a thriving drugstore on the city's South side at 63rd and Wallance' irony
1 over view sentence
This part of the book was is basically about how Holmes is continueing to built his hotel and how the mall he owns is being succeful
Sunday, December 7, 2008
post # 6
5 comments
-Holmes wanted to turn his building into a hotel for visitors to the Worlds' Columbian Expositon
- Holmes acts as his own architect
-He began planning the modifications for his hotel
-Holmes was nice to the police and greeted them every time he saw them
-The police thought he was a good person and the valued his gestures of grace
4 questions
-Did the police think it was kind of mysterious that Holmes was always nice to them?
-Did they take the kind gestures as bribery?
-Why did he frequently at the Wilmette?
-Did Myrta like Holmes?
3 vocabulary
dividend-a pro-rata share in an amount to be distributed
transcendent-going beyond ordinary limits; surpassing; exceeding.
gallows-a wooden frame, consisting of a crossbeam on two uprights, on which condemned persons are executed by hanging.
2 literary terms
'asking sweetly if might court her, she felt as if a coarse blanket had been lifted from her life' simile
'heat and haze they looked like desert troops gone too long without water' simile
1 overview sentence
This part of the book is basically about hoe Holmes is building the Hotel
-Holmes wanted to turn his building into a hotel for visitors to the Worlds' Columbian Expositon
- Holmes acts as his own architect
-He began planning the modifications for his hotel
-Holmes was nice to the police and greeted them every time he saw them
-The police thought he was a good person and the valued his gestures of grace
4 questions
-Did the police think it was kind of mysterious that Holmes was always nice to them?
-Did they take the kind gestures as bribery?
-Why did he frequently at the Wilmette?
-Did Myrta like Holmes?
3 vocabulary
dividend-a pro-rata share in an amount to be distributed
transcendent-going beyond ordinary limits; surpassing; exceeding.
gallows-a wooden frame, consisting of a crossbeam on two uprights, on which condemned persons are executed by hanging.
2 literary terms
'asking sweetly if might court her, she felt as if a coarse blanket had been lifted from her life' simile
'heat and haze they looked like desert troops gone too long without water' simile
1 overview sentence
This part of the book is basically about hoe Holmes is building the Hotel
Saturday, December 6, 2008
pOst # 5 on book
5 comments
-This part of the book was on december 15 1890
-Daniel Burnham dies
-Only one candidate replied with any enthusiasm
-Hunt,Post,Peabody, and McKim held a meeting on their own and Burnham wasnt aware of it
-Burnham met with the eastern architects
4 questions
-Was Burnham worried about gettin the fair ready on time?
-Why did only one candidate respond to Burnham?
-Why did the have a private meeting without informing Burnham?
-Why did Burnham leave New York?
3 vocabulary
transcontinental-passing or extending across a continent
vigilance-state of quality of being vigilant
-This part of the book was on december 15 1890
-Daniel Burnham dies
-Only one candidate replied with any enthusiasm
-Hunt,Post,Peabody, and McKim held a meeting on their own and Burnham wasnt aware of it
-Burnham met with the eastern architects
4 questions
-Was Burnham worried about gettin the fair ready on time?
-Why did only one candidate respond to Burnham?
-Why did the have a private meeting without informing Burnham?
-Why did Burnham leave New York?
3 vocabulary
transcontinental-passing or extending across a continent
vigilance-state of quality of being vigilant
magnitude-size;dimensions
2 literary terms
'Eventually, much would be made of the fact that Holmes had erected his building during the same period in which Jack the Ripper , thousands of miles away, began his killings' irony
Strong gust of winds buffeted the train, and ghostly wwirga of ice followed it through the night' personafication
1 overview sentence
This part of the book was about discussion how Burnham died.
pOst # 4 =]
5 Comments
-Holmes likes Chicago
-Holmes found women vulnerable
-While on a date with Myrta, he broke all the rules of courtship
-Holmes already had a wife
-He devorced his wife after he got married to Myrta
4 questions
-Why does Holmes love Chicago so much ?
-Did Myrta like Holmes?
-Why did Holmes like Myrta?
-Why did Holmes think women were vulnerable?
3 vocabulary
tonics-An agent, such as a medication, that restores or increases body tone.
entombed-To place in or as if in a tomb or grave.
forbearance-the act of forbearing; a refraining from something.
2 literary terms
"was like oil on troubled waters' simile
'seemed to have stepped from a world far more exciting than her own' personification
1 overview sentence
This part of the book is basically about holmes and his relationship to the story and Myrta
-Holmes likes Chicago
-Holmes found women vulnerable
-While on a date with Myrta, he broke all the rules of courtship
-Holmes already had a wife
-He devorced his wife after he got married to Myrta
4 questions
-Why does Holmes love Chicago so much ?
-Did Myrta like Holmes?
-Why did Holmes like Myrta?
-Why did Holmes think women were vulnerable?
3 vocabulary
tonics-An agent, such as a medication, that restores or increases body tone.
entombed-To place in or as if in a tomb or grave.
forbearance-the act of forbearing; a refraining from something.
2 literary terms
"was like oil on troubled waters' simile
'seemed to have stepped from a world far more exciting than her own' personification
1 overview sentence
This part of the book is basically about holmes and his relationship to the story and Myrta
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