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HW due 10/19: The Bell Jar

October 16, 2015 By

1. The Bell Jar–Read and annotate Chapters 7-9 (That means also read Chapter 9). Clink the link and print out (and read) the annotating tips handout.

2. Thesis Statement–Based upon your three MBV topic sentences, write a thesis statement and post it to the class forum. We will use these to learn about thesis statements for this class.

HW due 10/19: The Stranger

October 16, 2015 By

1. The Stranger–Read and annotate Chapters 1-3 of Part II. Keep in mind, the novel is a philosophical vehicle for Camus’ philosophy of the absurd.

2.  Advance notice: THE STRANGER ESSAY
First Draft due Tuesday, Oct. 26 (YOU MUST INCLUDE A WORKS CITED PAGE)
Final Draft due Thursday, Oct. 29
3 page literary/philosophical analysis of The Stranger. You are expected to use The Myth of Sisyphus as a complement to your discussion.  How does Sisyphus help us to understand Camus’ philosophy as communicated through Meursault?  IMPORTANT: While Sisyphus is used to give some form to the discussion (i.e. helping to shape the thesis), the discussion is focused on analysis of The Stranger.  While not necessary, I would encourage you to research Camus further to give you further context.  Folks, I expect this essay to demonstrate great thematic/philosophical control of  both texts.  Waiting till the night before is probably not a good idea.  Your reading responses and annotations should prove to be quite beneficial here.  This should be typed in font size 12 (times new roman  or arial).  You should have a title!!!  The title should reflect your thesis.

HW due 10/15: Confessional Poems

October 13, 2015 By

1. Bring in a working draft of your confessional poem for Thursday. Remember, final drafts are due Monday.
2. Be sure to print out, read, and annotate the three Anne Sexton poems. Links are posted below.
3. Group presentation guidelines to be posted soon.

HW due 10/15 (10/16 for 10A): The Bell Jar

October 13, 2015 By

1. The Bell Jar–Read and annotate Chapters 5 and 6.

As we read the novel, pay attention to how Plath treats Esther’s mental/emotional journey. Also note how she interacts with the people around her. Finally, allow your annotations to be guided by the following feminist criticism questions:

1. How is the relationship between men and women portrayed?
2. How does Plath characterize the relationships between men and women? (focusing on power)
3. How are male and female roles defined?
4. Do characters take on traits from opposite genders?
5. What does the work reveal about the operations (economically, politically, socially, or psychologically) of patriarchy?

2. Class Forum–Remember to post a vocab word in the “Class Vocab” thread and post your three topic sentences in the “Topic Sentence” thread. Again, do not start a new thread and post in your class’ forum.

HW due 10/15: The Stranger

October 13, 2015 By

1. The Stranger–complete part I of the novel.
2. Class Forum–Remember to post by midnight! As always, your posting is due before our next class period. Also, remember to post in the thread that I have started. Do not start one of your own.

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