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You guys are doing well. Just remember, a negative comment is as valuable as a positive comment about the text. As long as you can back up your opinion with reasons and quotes, then you have a valid argument. Question a post but don't attack the poster.
Just saying you like or dislike it isn't enough. Dig in there and explain what it is that you like or dislike about it, and don't just say because it was a downer. The book is immortal for a reason, even if it is a bummer. It has transcended the boundaries of the story and the author's intentions as well. It's up to us to decide what gives it life.
Think about things in terms of:
1. What is the meaning of the story as it translates to something in society today?
2. What can I, as the audience, learn about myself from this story?
3. What will make it current and living for the next generation to read it?
4. Does it bring to mind other books with similar dark themes?
Most importantly, have fun posting and picking apart others' posts without attacking the poster.
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