Archives for March 10, 2015

HW12G due 3/ 11: Iambic Pentameter

March 10, 2015 By

1. Pick up your poetry journal and write at least 20 lines of your own iambic pentameter! Rules:

  • Write some single lines and some pairs of lines.
  • Write some lines, or pairs, that are conversational, some that are simple, some that are more complicated in construction, some that are descriptive, some that are silly, some that are grave.
  • Write with increasing speed as rhythm and line length become second nature.
  • While you may revise and rewrite, do not polish or strive for any effect beyond metrical.
  • Try to use a variety of word lengths. Heed Alexander Pope’s warning against monosyllables: “And ten low words oft creep in one dull line.”

HW12C due 3/12: The Stranger

March 10, 2015 By

1. The Stranger–read and annotate the first two chapters!  While annotating, pay attention to Meursault’s characterization and the tone/mood of the opening chapter of the novel.

Reminder, the class readings are meant to (among other things) help inform our interpretation/understanding of all subsequent readings.

*Again, I only have 19 copies of The Stranger so, if you can, please buy a copy. This is the version we will read in class. 

HW10 due 3/12: Siddhartha Intro

March 10, 2015 By

1. Siddhartha–By Thursday’s class you must print out and read the following links:
Introduction to Buddhism
Buddhism 5 Minute Introduction
The Four Noble Truths/The Eightfold Path
2. Siddhartha Glossary–Print out and familiarize yourself with this list by Monday, 3/16.

IMPORTANT: I have fewer copies of Siddhartha than I thought! To be exact, I have 28 worn copies. I have 67 sophomores! So, I need as many of you as possible to buy this version. We will begin reading this weekend so you have a few days to purchase a copy. Thank you!