1. No Exit–Read through page 26 (stop after Estelle says, “As I told you, I haven’t a notion.” Extract everything from everything. Keep Sartre’s essay in mind. Additionally, we want to try and make sense of the author’s message. And perhaps more importantly, how does Sartre communicate that message? Remember, Sartre literally articulates the play’s primary themes at the end; so, let’s try and discern those themes before the end. To that end:
2. Class Forum
HW10 due 4/27: No Exit and Class Forum
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HW12C due 4/24: Steppenwolf and HCQ #2
April 23, 2015 By
1. Steppenwolf–Read and annotate up to p. 74
2. Human condition question #2 (HCQ #2)–I would like to spend the second half of class tomorrow in a Squircle! So, let’s craft another question that may be used to catalyze whole group discussion. Ideally, the question will be inspired by one of the themes discussed in class up to this point. Yet, this is not meant to be a discussion of course texts; it is meant to be a discussion of us. This should be a question that you are genuinely interested in exploring with your peers. Sample questions: 1. Do you ever feel like you’re living a life that doesn’t represent who you are or your morals and ideas? If so, how does this make you feel, and how do you react to it? 2. “…there is actually no such thing as atheism. There is no such thing as not worshipping. Everybody worships. The only choice we get is what to worship.” (This is Water, David Foster Wallace) Do you agree or disagree with Wallace?
HWG due 4/23: Romanticism and Rilke
April 22, 2015 By
1. Select two to three artists who you would consider to be Romantics. They can be from any genre! Then, select one song from your pair or trio of artists that will serve as inspiration for your own Romantic poem. Your poem must reflect ONE of the Romantic themes mentioned in class today: nature, love, symbolism, emotions, a dark truth etc! Your poem should be a minimum of four lines.
2. Ode to a Nightingale–Bring this poem into class tomorrow.
3. Letters to a Young Poet–Letter 5
HW12C due 4/20: Steppenwolf (And Future Readings)
April 17, 2015 By
1. Steppenwolf–Read and annotate up to p. 40 (Stop at The Treatise). These pages represent the beginning of the manuscript and Harry Haller’s journey.
Due 4/21: Steppenwolf–Read and annotate “The Treatise” (pp. 40-66). It is critical to understanding Harry’s psyche and it presents a blueprint of sorts to the rest of the novel. The treatise is comprised of three parts:
Part I (40-50)
Part II (50-56)
Part III (56-66)
Note: This reading is quite complex! I would suggest reading a bit of this section (perhaps Part I) of the treatise over the weekend.
Due 4/23: Steppenwolf–Read and annotate through p. 74.
Class Forum
HW12G due 4/17: Duino Elegies
April 16, 2015 By
1. Letters to a Young Poet–We will discuss the first two letters tomorrow, so be sure to have your copy on hand. Read the fourth letter for Tuesday!
2. Duino Elegies(This word doc includes the complete Duino Elegies)–Print, read, and annotate the First Elegy for tomorrow. We will read Elegies 2 and 3 for Tuesday!
