The AP English Language and Composition course is designed to enable students to become skilled readers and writers in diverse genres and modes of composition. As stated in the Advanced Placement Course Description, the purpose of the Language and Composition course is “to enable students to read complex texts with understanding and to write papers of sufficient richness and complexity to communicate effectively with mature readers” (The College Board, May 2007, May 2008, p.6).
The Awakening group talked today about: imagery, specifically the ocean, the lovers, Ednas relationship with her husband, Robert, pasta lady, and Madame Reisz. We also discussed Edna's painting, and her increasing independence and unhappiness (and tantrums...)
The Awakening group today (2/9/10) talked about the influences of other people in Edna's life on her current actions. We talked about who has a hold on her and who she no longer cares about. We discussed Chopin's writing style, and how she will randomly change the subject, which confuses us at times. We reviewed the critical approaches we might focus on, and a large portion of the group wanted to do feminism or Freudian analysis. We discussed our favorite characters; many people said they felt detatched from all the characters because of the way this book is written. The characters overall seem distant.
Today, February 9, 2010, our group discussed the literary approaches we intend to use for our papers. Some specific ideas included Eliza's take on the psychology of the characters (the suicidal Mr. Shimerda) and Micah's feminist approach, incorporating Cather's use of the male narrator. WE also discussed the setting and how it relates to our young 21st century city minds. YAY
"Team Awesome (Edith Wharton) discussed the importance of symbolism throughout the book Ethan Frome. Also, the discussion of how to analyze to different literary critical approaches was put into context with Ethan Frome, and we started to analyze the respective meanings of each chapter. Furthermore, Team Awesome decided that in order to explore Edith Wharton’s literary works further, the group set out a rough timetable concerning her book "The House of Mirth.”
On Wednesday, February 10th, Team Awesome (Edith Wharton) further discussed the plot leading to the ending of Ethan Frome (It is ever so sad! Why do they have to try and take their lives in such a barbaric manner?) After this heartfelt discussion, the team into the computer lab where we read various short s migrated tories also by Edith Wharton to familiarize ourselves with her writing styles and themes. THe Similarities between Ethan Frome and THe House of Mirth were noted, being that the two books both deal with the struggle a women's love can bring about. THe differences, of course, is that Ethan Frome is told from the singular perspective of the male senses, while THe House of Mirth is told from the perspective of a women, Lily Bart.
The Awakening group talked today about: imagery, specifically the ocean, the lovers, Ednas relationship with her husband, Robert, pasta lady, and Madame Reisz. We also discussed Edna's painting, and her increasing independence and unhappiness (and tantrums...)
ReplyDeleteToday, the My Antonia groupies discussed the location of Bohemia, language, Mr. Shimerda's suicide, Peter and Pavel's homeland, and feminism.
ReplyDeleteThe Awakening group today (2/9/10) talked about the influences of other people in Edna's life on her current actions. We talked about who has a hold on her and who she no longer cares about. We discussed Chopin's writing style, and how she will randomly change the subject, which confuses us at times. We reviewed the critical approaches we might focus on, and a large portion of the group wanted to do feminism or Freudian analysis. We discussed our favorite characters; many people said they felt detatched from all the characters because of the way this book is written. The characters overall seem distant.
ReplyDeleteOur assignment tonight is to 159.
Today, February 9, 2010, our group discussed the literary approaches we intend to use for our papers. Some specific ideas included Eliza's take on the psychology of the characters (the suicidal Mr. Shimerda) and Micah's feminist approach, incorporating Cather's use of the male narrator. WE also discussed the setting and how it relates to our young 21st century city minds. YAY
ReplyDelete"Team Awesome (Edith Wharton) discussed the importance of symbolism throughout the book Ethan Frome. Also, the discussion of how to analyze to different literary critical approaches was put into context with Ethan Frome, and we started to analyze the respective meanings of each chapter. Furthermore, Team Awesome decided that in order to explore Edith Wharton’s literary works further, the group set out a rough timetable concerning her book "The House of Mirth.”
ReplyDeleteOn Wednesday, February 10th, Team Awesome (Edith Wharton) further discussed the plot leading to the ending of Ethan Frome (It is ever so sad! Why do they have to try and take their lives in such a barbaric manner?) After this heartfelt discussion, the team into the computer lab where we read various short s migrated tories also by Edith Wharton to familiarize ourselves with her writing styles and themes. THe Similarities between Ethan Frome and THe House of Mirth were noted, being that the two books both deal with the struggle a women's love can bring about. THe differences, of course, is that Ethan Frome is told from the singular perspective of the male senses, while THe House of Mirth is told from the perspective of a women, Lily Bart.
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