As Colson encountered some comprehension difficulties with the reading, we carefully reviewed the plot sequence from last night's assignment. I explained how Buck's love for Thornton empowers him to win an impossible bet. Colson then in writing answered a comprehension question on our discussion. Next, I addressed how the next chapter of the novel departs from reality and delves into fantasy or legend. I explained the archetypal fantasy of "El Dorado" or a search for the city of gold in the context of the next chapter wherein Buck and Thornton travel deep into the Yukon wilderness in search of a legendary gold mine. I then distributed Poe's poem "El Dorado" which I read aloud and discussed. We explored the metaphorical search described in the poem and how the poem's protagonist engages in a futile search but meets a "pilgrim shadow" who exhorts him to never relent in his search. Colson noted the rhyme scheme and rhythm of the poem.