Archives for March 2017

Due 3/16: Metaphysical Poets

March 15, 2017 By

1. (Due 3/20) Writing–Metaphysical mimic poem. This poem should mimic the theme of one of the metaphysical poems (either Donne or Marvell).

2. Be prepared to discuss the Donne and Marvell poems tomorrow.

Due 3/16: The Stranger

March 15, 2017 By

1. The Stranger–read and annotate the first two chapters of Part 2.

2. THE STRANGER ESSAY
First Draft due Thursday, March 23rd.
Final Draft due Monday, March 27th.
3 page literary/philosophical analysis of The Stranger. What is Camus arguing about the human condition? 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 exploring Camus’ message and how he develops that message. 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.  If you have any questions, please email me.

Due 3/15: John Donne and Andrew Marvell

March 13, 2017 By

1. Reading–Read and annotate John Donne’s Death be Not Proud, The Funeral, and The Flea as well as Andrew Marvell’s To His Coy Mistress.

2. Writing–Free Write! I would love for you to volunteer to share your free write poetry to begin class.

Homework for the Week of 3/13

March 13, 2017 By

1. (Due 3/14) The Alchemist–Even though we don’t have school tomorrow, you are expected read up to p. 32 (stop with “At the highest point in Tarifa…”) Also read the prologue. Some key points to keep in mind:

  • The Dream
  • Personal Legend
  • Food and Water
  • The sheep
  • The Old Woman/The Old Man
  • The Greatest Lie/The Great Truth

2. (Due 3/15) The Alchemist–Read up to p. 61. Key points to keep in mind:

  • The Secret to Happiness
  • The Omens
  • The Crystal Merchant

3. (Due 3/16) The Alchemist–Read up to p. 87 (stop with “The boy couldn’t believe what he was seeing: The Oasis”) Key points to keep in mind:

  • The Englishman
  • Philosopher’s Stone/Elixir of Life
  • The Caravan Leader
  • The Englishman
  • Maktub
  • Soul of the World

3. (Due 3/20) Live the Question–Again, because of the posting snafu on Friday, I am amending the writing assignment. For Monday, you are to write a poem! Use the lines of verse to illustrate what it means to live one (or multiple) of your questions of self-interrogation. As you live the question in verse, you are expected to:

  • Rely on at least one controlling technique (i.e. rhyme, repetition, etc.) or device (i.e. the lynching scene in Wright’s “Between the World and Me”).
  • Rely on “painterly language” to show rather than tell. Again, Wright’s poem is a great example of a poem that relies on vivid imagery to show the reader the scene.

Due 3/15: Class Forum

March 13, 2017 By

1. Class Forum–Post by midnight Tuesday! Remember to bring a printed copy into class. We are getting closer to the midpoint in the term so I want to challenge more of your to take more intellectual risks! So, Wednesday in addition to discussing the shooting, we will continue to discuss the Raymond/Salamano parallel. We should continue to address some “whys” as well!

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