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From the introductory lecture, the definitions of romanticism, transcendentalism, realism, Southwest humor, and local color writing.
Help by using at least two quotations from the story, explain the importance of the following quotation from "Odour of Chrysanthemums" by Lawrence.
We are discussing different types of poetry, and you will try your hand at a short poem about yourself.
How did Shakespeare influence modern day English (i.e. Shakespeare made up many new words that still exist today!)
You will write a review of literature based on the technology you are investigating for your Course Project.
What are salient features of Romantic poetry in brief? How is Metaphyical poetry different from Romantic poetry?
Explore the husband-wife relationship in D. H. Lawrence's "Odour of Chrysanthemums" and mother-son relationship in "A Rocking-Horse Winner".
For example, if you are discussing Shakespeare's use of metaphor in one of his sonnets, give an example of it.
What lessons can be learned from the stories that Scheherazade tells Schahryar that eventually saves not only her life but also his and his kingdom.
It might speak to what is happening today with the funeral of a past president and all the chaos in our world.
Your goal with Essay 3 is to articulate what kind of 'America' Ginsberg presents us with through "Howl" and how it contrasts, and even clashes.
Read "Medon Meets a Cyclops" and "Epic Ways of Killing a Woman," then write a summary of that article, no more than ½ page in length.
Analyze the style and tone in "Killings" and "Famine." What techniques does the author use to establish the mood of the story?
Into the Wardrobe: C.S. Lewis and the Narnia Chronicles by David C. Downing.
The author is ANNE BRADSTREET and the work is To My Dear and Loving Husband.
Choose a reading to analyze this week for historical relevance, then answer the following questions: On the Death of a young Lady of Five Years of Age.
Some critics say that Hamlet's grief over his father's death is ‘in excess of the facts'. Do you agree? Why/why not?
Consider the poems of Princess Nukada in close detail. Her poem comparing Spring and Autumn is incredibly famous; speculate on why.
In 500 words, analyze Herman Melville and An Old Woman's Tale. What kinds of traits does this character exhibit?
A Rose for Emily" by William Faulkner. "The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe. "Barn Burning" by William Faulkner.
Using the plot diagram, walk us through "Young Goodman Brown" by Hawthorne. Identify (a) the initial conflict (what it is and where it occurs).
What characterizes the love relationship as depicted in Tales of Ise? Is it consistent, or are there differences in the different sections?
What is the theme of Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery" and how did you determine theme?
What is the message the author is trying to convey as it relates to your chosen theme? What details and specific passages within the story speak to this theme.
Please do not summarize the stories. Provide a literary analysis of the settings, symbols, and figurative language used in both stories.