Write a response to the passages--at least 20 words to each passage. Here are some suggestions for your responses:
What's in this passage that interests you: imagery, characters, plot, pacing, tone, etc.
Is this text influenced by history or other factors?
Reflect on what you know about the author. How might his or her biography influence the text?
How do characters contribute to the story or theme?
Why does the author choose a particular setting, image, or tone?
What argument is the passage making?
What theme is the passage exploring?
What does the author want you to understand?