Thought Log
Order Description
Read the memoir The diving bell and the butterfly by Bauby (1997). Write a paper (“thought
log”) based on your reading and introspection of the novel. The “thought log” process: You may use first person when creating your thought log. The memoir gives the reader a personal
account of the impact of chronic illness on the individual and the family as a whole. As you read, keep in mind the symbolism of the Diving Bell and the Butterfly in the novel.
Page 1: Cover sheet
Page 2: The thought log: On a single page you will include:
A) Two quotes from the memoir you felt were "aha" moments for you. Remember to cite
your direct quotes with page numbers. (1 paragraph). (APA; a paragraph is a minimum of 3
complete sentences)
B) A paragraph describing your thoughts on the underlying message or the "essence" of the
memoir. Please do not restate the story; find the deeper meaning. (1 paragraph) (APA; a
paragraph is a minimum of 3 complete sentences)
C) Share two life lesson(s) you discovered in the mem