The Hard Road - Post 7

Put yourself in the shoes of a judge who is the one deciding the guilt or innocence of Jennifer Porter. Explain what you would decide and why this is the case. In addition, provide your sentencing for Porter if you have found her to be guilty of anything.

The Hard Road - Post 6

In the past, this has been a difficult piece for some students to read - and in this case, I mean this because of its subject matter. Explain the range of emotions you went through as you read this, being specific concerning your impression of both Jennifer Porter and Lisa Wilkins in the process.

The Hard Road - Post 5

In the past, this has been a difficult piece for some students to read - and in this case, I mean this because of its length. This piece originally appeared over a span of five different days in The St. Petersburg Times. Do you think it was written in a way that you would have been "hooked"? In other words, do you think you would have continued to read this, anticipating the next day's installment? Explain why this is or isn't the case, taking into consideration the writer's style and just how it was written in general.

The Hard Road - Post 4

Explain what Mr. and Mrs. Porter did to help their daughter. Can you justify their actions? Why or why not?

The Hard Road - Post 3

People tend to have a stereotype of many professions -- what a teacher is like, what a car salesman is like, a doctor, a lawyer. Does Barry Cohen fulfill this stereotype of a lawyer? Why or why not? Does your opinion of Cohen change throughout your reading of this piece? Why or why not?

The Hard Road - Post 2

What was your initial reaction to Lisa Wilkins as Thomas French presented her to us?

The Hard Road - Post 1

Take a look back at the picture of Jennifer Porter on Page 1. What was your initial reaction to seeing this picture? What is it that you see in this picture of Porter?