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 4/20: 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
HW10 due 4/5: Anecdotal
April 2, 2015 By
Class Forum!–Anecdotal! It would be wonderful if you could have this done by Sunday, April 5th!
HAVE A WONDERFUL BREAK!!!
As you enjoy your break, keep the following in mind: [Read more…]
HW12C due 3/16: The Stranger and Class Forum
March 13, 2015 By
1. The Stranger–Read and annotate only Chapter 1 of Part II.
2. Class Forum–Shots Fired!
HW10 due 3/10: Class Forum
March 9, 2015 By
1. Class Forum–The End of The Alchemist
* We are starting Siddhartha this week, so if you would like to buy your own copy (which I strongly suggest), this is the version we will use in class.
