1. Ivan Ilyich–Complete the novel.

1. Ivan Ilyich–Read and annotate Chapters 7 and 8! Please be prepared to discuss:

• The lie
• Gerasim’s characterization
• Ivan’s evolving view of his death

2. (Due Tuesday, May 3rd) Existentialism is a Humanism–(Print as soon as you can) This reading sets us up for the last two plays of the year. Let it be known that this essay is conceptually/philosophically difficult. Jean Paul Sartre is often the first name to come to mind when one considers Existentialism. His brand of atheistic existentialism so dominates the existential landscape that one forgets that the “first existentialist” Kierkegaard was indeed a theist. Nevertheless, Sartre’s essay most clearly defines the existential mindset. It becomes a fundamental piece of the year’s final unit.   Additionally, his essay establishes some of the tenets of existentialism that are universally applicable.

1. Ivan Ilyich–Read and annotate Chapters 4-6 (20 pages) for tomorrow! (A Band for Friday) Quiz tomorrow!
2. Remember: Siddhartha 2 page essay due Monday!

1. Siddhartha thesis due tomorrow! (Typed) Remember, this is for a 2-page essay.
2. Ivan Ilyich–Read and annotate Chapter 3.

1. Ivan Ilyich–Read and annotate Chapters 1 and 2. In the first two chapters Tolstoy establishes some of the novel’s primary themes. Pay attention to them when annotating. Also, print and read the this handout on Russian names or email/text Daniela or Max (just kidding).
2. Siddhartha Essay–Thesis due Tuesday. 10A, in lieu of posting a word doc with Siddhartha questions, free to peruse the forum if you want to read other questions. Remember, final draft of the essay is due 4/18! One and Done!