Archives for April 4, 2017

Due 4/6: Nausea

1. Nausea–Read and annotate the following sections:

  • (54-57) Begin with “I turn left and, through the Rue des Voiliers…” Stop at 7:00 p.m.
  • (61-70) Bottom of the page: “My Dear Antoine—” Stop with “Wednesday” on p. 70.

Keep in mind, that prior to 61 we learn that Antoine hasn’t heard from Anny in five years. He also says that he will undoubtedly see Anny.

FYI, notable sections skipped prior to p. 54:

  • P. 40 (First three paragraphs)
  • P. 45 (First full paragraph)
  • PP. 46-50 (Idle banter) “My neighbors are silent.”
  • P. 52 (The “little movement” paragraph)
  • P. 53 (“A gas lamp glowed”)

Due 4/6: Siddhartha

1. Siddhartha–Read and annotate the chapter Kamala.

2. (Due Friday, 4/7) The Alchemist Essay (2 pages)

I would strongly encourage you to work on this sooner rather than later.

ANYTHING OVER 2 PAGES WILL NOT BE READ. Make every word, every sentence, every paragraph count! Be sure to print out and read the rubric closely. This is a close-reading essay, meaning you should focus on one or two very specific aspects of the novel and build your argument only around that. For instance:

  • Symbolism of the sheep
  • The dichotomy of the old woman and the old man
  • Nameless characters
  • Symbolism of the oasis
  • The role of the Crystal Merchant
  • The role of fate (keeping in mind the great lie)
  • Symbolism of the desert
  • Etc…

You have just one draft for this essay: the final draft. Any prewriting and editing along the way is up to you. This 2 page essay gives me an opportunity to see just what you have learned thus far this year. So, I expect to see the following:

  • Necessary intro that prepares your thesis
  • Thesis that clearly articulates point(s) of analysis and a compelling/substantive argument
  • Topic sentences that clearly articulate an insightful assertion
  • Properly introduced evidence
  • Evidence that meaningfully illustrates/illuminates your point and is worth discussing.
  • Analysis that is focused on the evidence and is insightful/substantive.
  • A writing style that relies on active verbs and very few passive to be or to have verbs.
  • Structurally sound sentences.