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Upcoming Writing Assignments and Discussion Topics for Literature Class

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Reminder for students to complete both writing assignments by Tuesday and study chapters 1-7 for the upcoming test. We will hold discussions on Tone and Style in chapter 5, Theme in chapter 6, and Symbol in chapter 7. Prepare to analyze works such as "A Clean, Well-Lighted Place," "Barn Burning," and "The Gift of the Magi." Additionally, critical topics like the complexity of characters and the symbolic nature of settings will be discussed in stories including "Harrison Bergeron" and "The Lottery." Bring your insights and questions!

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Upcoming Writing Assignments and Discussion Topics for Literature Class

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  1. March 31 • Turn in both Writing Assignments • Reading Quiz • Discuss chapter 5, Tone and Style • Discuss chapter 6, Theme • Discuss chapter 7, Symbol • Remember to complete both writing assignments by Tuesday and study chapters 1-7 for your test Tuesday.

  2. Tone & Style • “A Clean, Well-Lighted Place” by Ernest Hemingway • Double Column Notes • “Barn Burning”by William Faulkner • “The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry • How would you describe the style of this story? Does the author’s tone tell you anything about his attitude toward the characters and events of the narrative?

  3. Theme • “Harrison Bergeron” by Kurt Vonnegut Jr. • Note Passing activity • “Dead Men’s Path” by Chinua Achebe • How is the simplicity, or the complexity, of the protagonist important in leading you to the theme of this story? • Are we being solicited to entertain mixed feelings about the protagonist, or are we asked to feel unequivocally one way or another about him?  How so?   And why?

  4. Symbol • “The Chrysanthemums” by John Steinbeck • Read critical analysis • How do you interpret Elisa’s asking for wine with dinner? How do you account for her new interest in prizefights? • “The Swimmer” by John Cheever • How does the setting function symbolically? • What textual details lead you to believe that all is not as it seems? • Of what might Needy be a symbol?

  5. Symbol, continued • “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson • Lottery • Black box • Boys gathering stones • Old Man Warner • Mr. Summers • Bill & Davy Hutchinson • Mr. Graves • Village • Mrs. Delacroix

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