HW12 due 10/27 (10/28 for 12G): Nausea and Extra Credit

1. Nausea–Read and annotate up to p. 116

Some key lines and scenes:

Only M. de Rollebon had just died for the second time. (96)
M. de Rollebon was my partner; he needed me in order to exist and I needed him so as not to feel my existence. (98)
I am the one who pulls myself from the nothingness to which I aspire. (100)
I do not think, therefore I am a mustache. (101)

The observation of the young couple (107)
The conversation between the Self-Taught Man and Roquentin (108-116)

2. Class Forum–Remember, responses are due by midnight the day before class. Also, be sure to bring in a printed copy of your response.

3. EXTRA CREDIT! This is a creative VISUAL extra credit assignment.  This image or series of images should tell a story (a story that is connected to one of the themes below).  Each image should include a pithy existential narrative no more than 50 words in length (preferably closer to 30). If you think of all that we have read and discussed thus far and consider the scope of your theme, you can really get funky with this assignment!   Your visual must capture the essence of your theme!  The color of absence of color in the image is completely up to you.  All creative decisions are yours!  Just capture one of the existential themes below!  Feel free to connect your visual to a text read thus far in the term if you would like. The final submission will be scored based upon creative ingenuity and thematic relevance! Here you will see a sampling of past creative visuals submitted for this course. DUE NOVEMBER 7! 

The Individual in industrialized society
Faith and Existentialism (Anguish and Fear)
Atheistic Existentialism (Nothingness, despair, and suffering)
Authenticity and Bad Faith
Alienation and Absurdity
Personal Freedom (Individual Subjectivity)
Death and existence

HW10 due 10/27: The Bell Jar Thesis

1. Class Forum–Final drafts of thesis statements should be posted by midnight Sunday!

2. We begin the 1984 unit in the new week! Be sure to print out the following George Orwell essay:
Politics and the English Language. We will read this Monday night!

HW10 due 10/16: The Bell Jar/Forum Response

1. The Bell Jar–Read and annotate Chapters 13 and 14.
2. Class Forum

HW10 due 9/24: Thesis Posting

1. Post your thesis on the class forum.

HW10 due 9/18: Forum Response

1. Forum Response–Remember, due by midnight and you MUST bring a copy of your response to class tomorrow. You must be sure to include Proper heading as well as number and title each response.