1. SSR 2. Quote of the Week - Collect the Unit I Test - Talk with Jeslyn 3. The Great Depression 4. Begin Of Mice and Men . Essential Question: How does an author create a character so that the character represents a theme. Here are your notes for annotating your book: Themes- Message about life, society, or human nature T1- Attaining the American Dream/Not Attaining The American Dream T2- Friendship T3- Loneliness T4- Power Characterization- How an author develops a character though direct statements about the character, the character's thoughts, words and actions, and how others view the character Symbolism- Objects that have greater meaning and significance than what they actually are HW- Post your Sniper writing on the same SUMMATIVE DOC as your Necklace Writing. It is DUE TODAY