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.

1. The Bell Jar–read and annotate the first four chapters (focus your annotations on Esther’s characterization). In addition to characterization, 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?

1.Topic Sentences–Final drafts are due tomorrow. I will also collect the draft that was edited today.

2. Research and take notes on Sylvia Plath. More than any author thus far, the writer’s life (context) is key to fully understanding her work.

3. Lady Lazarus–Read and annotate Lady Lazarus.