1. Thus Spoke Zarathustra–Read and annotate this excerpt from Nietzsche’s Zarathustra. The reading is located in the packet.
2. (Due 11/13 for Both Classes) Carl Jung–Hermann Hesse’s Steppenwolf is the manifestation of Jungian influence (among other things), so it is imperative that you be familiar with Carl Jung. Research Carl Jung focusing on the following: collective unconscious, anima/animus, mother archetype, shadow, complex, ego, self, persona. Additionally, research Carl Jung’s influence on Hermann Hesse. You must take notes in your binder (2 pages). As we read Steppenwolf, you will be expected to make connections to Carl Jung.
3. Steppenwolf–If you can, please purchase your own copy. It’s a text that you will want to own (I think)
4. Nausea Essay–We will take a look at some thesis statements in the new week.
Archives for November 2014
HW12 due 11/10 (11/12 for 12G): Thus Spoke Zarathustra
HW12 due 11/7: Nausea Thesis and Extra Credit
1. Thesis–Your Nausea thesis must be posted by midnight tonight. You will be able to revise this thesis as we move ahead.
2. EXTRA CREDIT! This is a creative VISUAL extra credit assignment. This image or series of images should tell a story (a story that is connected to one of the themes below). Each image should include a pithy existential narrative no more than 50 words in length (preferably closer to 30). YOU DO NOT HAVE TO ATTACH THIS “BLURB” TO THE IMAGE ITSELF. This existential narrative should not be a description of your project; rather, it should be a written creative expression of your visual. Think of it as a brief fictional narrative capturing the essence of your creative piece.
If you think of all that we have read and discussed thus far and consider the scope of your theme, you can really get funky with this assignment! Your visual must capture the essence of your theme! The color of absence of color in the image is completely up to you. All creative decisions are yours! Just capture one of the existential themes below! Feel free to connect your visual to a text read thus far in the term if you would like. The final submission will be scored based upon creative ingenuity and thematic relevance! Here you will see a sampling of past creative visuals submitted for this course. DUE NOVEMBER TOMORROW!
The Individual in industrialized society
Faith and Existentialism (Anguish and Fear)
Atheistic Existentialism (Nothingness, despair, and suffering)
Authenticity and Bad Faith
Alienation and Absurdity
Personal Freedom (Individual Subjectivity)
Death and existence
HW12 due 11/7: Nausea Thesis
1. Class Forum–For Friday’s class post your Nausea thesis as a response to the thread.
HW10 due 11/5: 1984
1. The Bell Jar Essay–Tonight you must thoroughly edit your peer’s essay. Pay particular attention to the points of focus.
2. Class Forum–Post one sentence from your peer’s essay that includes a to be verb. Choose the sentence with the MOST to be verbs in it.
3. George Orwell–Research and take thorough notes on our author focusing on aspects of his life that are critical to his writing (i.e. political/historical details).
4. 1984–Read and annotate the first two chapters.