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Bilger - Final
QUOTES:
In class writing assignment. Consider the following two quotes.
- Part 4: "Why not perform a collar transplant instead."
- Part 5: "Pets don't depreciate; they appreciate."
For EACH, identify who said the words and explain what they mean. Then go on to explain how the quote supports the argument for or against the kind of medical treatment Lady received.
Bilger TDQ
For each Part of "The Last Meow," answer the following question. Your response to each should be a complete paragraph...That means 5 sentences - 150+ words. Each response must include a quote. Cite the quote as follows "Quote" (P1,6) - that is, after the quote, cite the Part # and the paragraph #.
Copy all of this into a Google Doc and share it with me immediately. Add your responses to the document as you continue reading. The due dates for each are noted. Responses are due by the END OF THE SCHOOL DAY, i.e. 3:30).
Part 2: How has veterinary medicine changed in the U.S. in the last 100 years?
Part 3: Is it all really about us (people)? What do we learn in this section about pets' impact on people?
Part 4: In this section, the focus is on Dr. Lillian Aronson. Is she a fanatic or a hero?
Part 5: This section focuses on the legal status of pets. From a legal perspective, how is society's consideration of pets evolving?
Part 6: The first paragraph of this section poses questions about what the animal might choose and why. How does the story of Taberia (a mastiff dog) answer these questions?
Part 7: Explain the ways in which Bilger tries to build suspense in this section.
Part 8: Now that you've finished the article, go back and re-read the first sentence - the one you wrote about before we started reading. "She arrived in Manhattan looking ravaged and ravishing, like a queen of silent film, with one last swoon left in her." Why do you think Bilger chose to begin the article like that? How did that sentence set the tone for the article? What effect did he want that sentence to have on you, the reader?