The Old Man and the Sea Engage in a 10-minute freewriting exercise to brainstorm about anything that may come to mind when considering how you are similar to or different from the main character of the novel you selected. Here are some prompts to guide you in this exercise:

1. What is the character’s original goal?
2. How would you describe the character at the end of the novel?
3. Do you think the character learns anything about himself or herself at the end of the journey? If so, what? If not, how are they the same at the end of the story?

Which is the main claim in "say no to library cuts"? a. the most important effects of the library cuts will not be limited to children, senior citizens, or other specific groups. b. the budget cuts at the library also mean the end of the children's story hour. c. according to library director sarah tomlinson, whom i interviewed on may 6, the budget cuts will force the library to discontinue many popular programs and services. d. the funding of the public library should be protected because the library offers important programs and services that benefit the whole community.