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Introduction to Fiction | Blog: agenda | 26 june 2009
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Introduction to Fiction Blog. Thursday, June 25, 2009. Agenda 26 june 2009. Group Presentation on "A Spinster's Tale". Discussion of "Desiree's Baby". Discussion Questions for "A Spinster's Tale". The story is a flashback to the past for the narrator. Explain why the author may have chosen to present the story in this manner. What is the significance of the title? What conflicts appear in the story? Which conflict do you think drives the story? What other conflicts do you see? Could it be true? Do you se...
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Introduction to Fiction | Blog: agenda | 22 june 2009
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Introduction to Fiction Blog. Saturday, June 20, 2009. Agenda 22 june 2009. Presentation from group on "The Birthmark". Discussion of "Desiree's Baby". Discussion Questions for "The Birthmark". Hawthorne's short story exhibits both internal and external conflict. Focusing on the conflict Man vs. Nature, expand on Aylmer’s quest to rid Georgiana of her imperfection. What are your feelings on man tampering with Mother Nature? Aminadab is a name that represents an early figure in the Book of Genesis. Wh...
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Introduction to Fiction | Blog: agenda | 18 june 2009
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Introduction to Fiction Blog. Wednesday, June 17, 2009. Agenda 18 june 2009. Discussion of "Good Country People". In "Good Country People", there are plenty of instances of conflict. Which conflict do you think drives the story the most? Which conflict makes the story the most interesting? The names in the story seem to hold some meaning. What do you make of some of the names in the story? Joy's name change to Hulga? How does this phrase become ironic in the story? Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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Introduction to Fiction | Blog: agenda | 19 june 2009
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Introduction to Fiction Blog. Thursday, June 18, 2009. Agenda 19 june 2009. Discussion of "Everything that Rises Must Converge" and "The Nature and Aim of Fiction". What do you make of the title of this story? What is the “everything that rises”? And what things “must converge”? Like Joy/Hulga from “Good Country People,” Julian is college educated but living with his mother. What similarities do you detect between the Joy/Hulga and Julian? Which characters out of the story are most sympathetic to you?
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Introduction to Fiction | Blog: agenda | 24 june 2009
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Introduction to Fiction Blog. Monday, June 22, 2009. Agenda 24 june 2009. Group Presentation on "Chrysanthemums". Group Presentation on "The Girls in their Summer Dresses". Discussion Questions for "Chrysanthemums". Why does the pot fixer man throw away the flower after he leaves, and is his character trustworthy? Is Elisa flirting with the strange man, and if so why? Why does Elisa bring up the fights again at the end of the story? What was the impact of finding the seeds on the road to Elisa? Give an e...
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Introduction to Fiction | Blog: agenda | 25 june 2009
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Introduction to Fiction Blog. Wednesday, June 24, 2009. Agenda 25 june 2009. Attendance Quiz over "The Lady with the Dog". Finish group presentation on "The Girls in their Summer Dresses". Group presentation on "The Lady with the Dog". Discussion Questions for "The Lady with the Dog". What do you think of Dmitry when he is first introduced? Do you see any conflicts arising from his character? How does Anna's emotions and view point on the affair change from the beginning of the story to the end? The endi...
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Introduction to Fiction | Blog: agenda | 29 june 2009
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Introduction to Fiction Blog. Sunday, June 28, 2009. Agenda 29 june 2009. Group presentation on "A Worn Path". Discussion of "The Jilting of Granny Weatherall". Discuss structure for final exam. Discussion Questions for "A Worn Path". Do a close reading on pg 1549 starting with “All right. The doctor said…”, and after reading, what is your opinion on Phoenix's grandson? Is he dead or alive? What effect do Phoenix’s conversations with herself have on the story? Do you think she is in a right state of mind?
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Introduction to Fiction | Blog: agenda | 23 june 2009
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Introduction to Fiction Blog. Monday, June 22, 2009. Agenda 23 june 2009. There will be no class on Tuesday, June 23. The group scheduled to present on "Chrysanthemums" will instead present first on Wednesday. Then, the group scheduled to present on Wednesday will present on "The Girls in their Summer Dresses" second. Because of the canceled class, no readings are due on Tuesday. For Wednesday, you'll need to read "Chrysanthemums" and "The Girls in their Summer Dresses.". MTWRF, 9:40-11:10, WSH 148.
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Introduction to Fiction | Blog: agenda | 30 june 2009
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Introduction to Fiction Blog. Monday, June 29, 2009. Agenda 30 june 2009. Small Group Discussions of "The Conscience of the Court" and "The Man who was Almost a Man". Review time for final exam. Discussion Questions for "The Conscience of the Court":. What do you think of Laura Lee's loyalty and dedication to Celestine? Why or why not? Should Laura Lee taken the chance to leave one of the three times she could? If so, which time and why? If not, why? How did she "cover a lot of ground"? What are the effe...
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Introduction to Fiction | Blog: agenda | 16 june 2009
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Introduction to Fiction Blog. Monday, June 15, 2009. Agenda 16 june 2009. Discuss "The Conversion of the Jews" and "Angel Levine". Group Meeting and Planning Session; Agenda available here. Both of these stories deal with faith, doubt, and questioning. How do you feel about the way the adults handled Ozzie's questions in "Conversion"? Was he out of line to ask so many questions? What do you think about Manischevitz and his questions in "Angel"? If so, what might be Roth's purpose in this portrayal? If so...
