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Review the Opera

Watch three clips from performances of Stefan Weisman and David Cote's opera based on "The Scarlet Ibis." (Available online--not all of your clips need to be from the same performance.) Write a review of the sections that you watched--focus your review on how appropriate you think the adaptation is to the intent of Hurst's original short story.

Write Aunt Nicey's Story

Why is Aunt Nicey in the story at all? Who is she, and what does she think about everything that happens in "The Scarlet Ibis"? Retell the story from Aunt Nicey's point of view.

Make a Movie Trailer

Imagine that you have made a movie based on "The Scarlet Ibis." Create a video to function as the trailer for your movie--remember that your goal is to persuade viewers that your movie is worth watching.

Write a Letter of Advice

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