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HW due 11/2: The Bell Jar

October 30, 2015 By

1. The Bell Jar–Complete the novel!
2. Essay Pre-writing–In preparation for your essay, you must fill in the blank here: In my The Bell Jar essay I will explore Plath’s treatment of ___________. Fill in the blank with a element(s) that you would like to explore. Many of you will choose to explore her treatment of a specific theme, and that is fine, but know that you are not limited to theme here. Additionally, I want you to WRITE OUT (in your binder) at least 5 quotations that are relevant to a discussion of your chosen element(s). This is the first step of the process! The more thought and effort you put into this, the easier the entire process will be. Here is a sample:

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HW due 11/2: Duino Elegy and Romanticism

October 30, 2015 By

1. Love is Just a Four Letter Word–Print, read, and annotate the linked poem/song. This provides a great example of how Romantic ideals can be applied more abstractly. Your annotations should reflect this.
2. Create an emulation poem. This does not mean you have to write a classic romantic poem; take inspiration from the themes, ideas, and social implication of romanticism we talked about in class. Use creative liberty. The poem you are reading is a great example of this idea.
3. Be prepared to discuss Duino Elegy #3!
4. Original Elegy–Your elegy should be completed by Wednesday, 11/4! Remember, in spirit of Romanticism, you are expected to weave nature into the poem. This does not mean that nature has to be the focus of the piece. There is one structural requirement: you should maintain a “near meter” throughout the poem. You choose the meter and each line of verse should be “near” that meter. Generally, each Duino Elegy is near hexameter.