The Diamond Mine | Topics for Further Study

Research the life of a modern celebrity whom you admire or have admired in the past, and compare this person's experiences with those of Cressida Garnet from the story. Imagine that Cressida has the opportunity to travel to our time, to spend a day observing modern culture. Assume the identity of your modern-day celebrity and write a time-traveling letter to Cressida, apprising her of how the roles and lifestyles of celebrities have changed in the last century.

Pick a field—artistic or otherwise—in which you would like to be "celebrated." Research what it takes to become...

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