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Teaching from Rest…Mostly
It’s the beginning of a new homeschooling year. Yikes!
I want to share a couple of quotes from a helpful book to encourage you and remind myself of some important truths.
If you’re not homeschooling at the moment, don’t worry. Some of these ideas apply just as well to whatever vocation or task you’re tackling. If you are homeschooling, I hope these encourage you like they do for me.
Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet: Water Motifs
In the world of film, there are plenty of recurring motifs: light, darkness, time, seasons, weather, and colors, to name a few. But one of the most common is that of water. It’s prevalent as a motif because it can have so many different meanings based on the context.
See how Baz Luhrmann uses it to its full potential in this final post in the Romeo + Juliet series.
A Read-Aloud Book List
Reading aloud to kids of all ages is a great way to enjoy time together, deepen relationships, and create lasting habits. For that matter, reading on your own is pretty great, too. Here’s a list of books to help you get started!
Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet: Final Scene
If you’ve been tracking with the last few posts, you’ll be excited to see today’s analysis of Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet. We’ll look at how the final scene highlights the role of Fate in the lovers’ deaths.
Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet: Religious Motifs
Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo and Juliet is a cinematic masterpiece. Today’s post explores the motif of religious icons and answers the question, “What on earth was Luhrmann getting at?” It’s deep, grim, and lovely–a few of my favorite things.
Romeo + Juliet: Baz Luhrmann’s Thematic Genius
Of all the retellings of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Baz Luhrmann’s film ranks toward the top for “most jarring” and also “most layered.” His use of motifs throughout the movie add depth and freshness to a familiar story.
Coming of Age: The Yearling and Family
It’s the final installment in the Coming of Age series! Jody Baxter wrestles with the hard truth that fathers are mortal, too. See how family plays a major role in Jody’s coming of age.
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