"Not all that great for analysis? Oh ye of little belief!" It was easier for Clara to figure out essay prompts for The Book Thief than The Things They Carried. Both pulled with universal themes as well as historical so that was good. "Think about it. Individual versus society and the choice of conforming or rebelling. The use of books as escape and resistance. What makes a family? How does war affect people? What does Death bring to the story as narrator? The sheer power of words."
Oh. She could easily get excited about the ideas for this book and it was probably one she would keep in the curriculum once she got to have her own say in the matter. The joy for learning was already coming out as she discussed the different things one could write and think about with a book Troy thought didn't have that much for analysis. Please.
"Me, sarcastic? Never!" The difference in personality between their two countries was obvious though and she did have to adapt as she went along. "I hope I do though."
As for the question on what she planned to bring in? That was something she hadn't much time to think about yet.
"I haven't really decided yet. I imagine they'll give me a list of books the district wants and then I will go from there."