1. The Stranger–Complete Part I.
2. Class Forum
HW due 3/16: The Stranger and Class Forum
March 15, 2016 By
HW due 3/14: The Stranger and Class Forum
March 11, 2016 By
1. The Stranger–Read and annotate the first three chapters.
2. Class Forum–Discuss either Meursault’s characterization or the juxtaposition of these two relationships: Raymond/Mistress and Salamano/Dog. Keep the discussion pithy and focused (200 words). Quote the text.
HW due 3/9: Albert Camus
March 8, 2016 By
1. Print out, read and annotate the following sections on Albert Camus:
- Suicide, Absurdity, and Happiness: The Myth of Sisyphus
- The Limits of Reason
- Criticism of Existentialists
- Happiness in Accepting One’s Fate
2. Read and annotate The Myth of Sisyphus by Albert Camus in the Packet
3. Quiz tomorrow on the reading
HW due 10/19: The Stranger
October 16, 2015 By
1. The Stranger–Read and annotate Chapters 1-3 of Part II. Keep in mind, the novel is a philosophical vehicle for Camus’ philosophy of the absurd.
2. Advance notice: THE STRANGER ESSAY
First Draft due Tuesday, Oct. 26 (YOU MUST INCLUDE A WORKS CITED PAGE)
Final Draft due Thursday, Oct. 29
3 page literary/philosophical analysis of The Stranger. You are expected to use The Myth of Sisyphus as a complement to your discussion. How does Sisyphus help us to understand Camus’ philosophy as communicated through Meursault? IMPORTANT: While Sisyphus is used to give some form to the discussion (i.e. helping to shape the thesis), the discussion is focused on analysis of The Stranger. While not necessary, I would encourage you to research Camus further to give you further context. Folks, I expect this essay to demonstrate great thematic/philosophical control of both texts. Waiting till the night before is probably not a good idea. Your reading responses and annotations should prove to be quite beneficial here. This should be typed in font size 12 (times new roman or arial). You should have a title!!! The title should reflect your thesis.
