Atticus Finch: A Character Analysis
Atticus Finch is remembered as a lawyer and a father—but he is, above all, a teacher. A character analysis of how he educates, and what he learns in return.
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The Sacrifice of Iphigenia: Between Faith and Superstition
Exploring the myth of Iphigenia through Homer and Lucretius reveals contrasting views on religion—as sacred duty or dangerous superstition—inviting us to question the true role of faith in human justice and sacrifice.
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Teaching the Iliad with the Proem: How One Word Holds a World
Discover a fresh approach to teaching Homer’s Iliad by starting with its powerful opening word: menis (wrath). This article explores how focusing on this key term unlocks the poem’s central themes and engages students in deep literary analysis.
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What October Sky Teaches About Chasing a Dream
Where does a dream come from, and what keeps one alive? October Sky follows a coal-town boy who watches Sputnik cross the sky and decides, against every expectation, to build rockets. Here’s how I use it to open the year — on ambition, failure, and the people who carry a dream with us.
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