American Literature

Monday, 4/12

Thursday, 4/15

Before Class

· Read “A Rose for Emily” by William Faulkner (pp. 1009-1015)

· Submit by email one question you have about the story/something you would like to discuss

In Class

· View a brief biography of William Faulkner

· Chart a timeline of the events in the story

Before Class

· Read “A Good Man is Hard to Find” by Flannery O’Connor (pp. 1381-1392)

· Choose one character in the story, and consider them in detail. What is O’Connor trying to convey through this character?

· Prepare to discuss in class.

In Class

· Discuss fiction of Flannery O’Connor

· Share thoughts about chosen character.

· (Possibly) read “Good Country People” and compare the two stories

Monday, 4/19

Thursday, 4/22

Before Class

· Read Death of a Salesman Act I

· This film version of the play follows the script almost exactly, if you are interested

In Class

· Discuss Death of a Salesman Act I

· Debate idea of the American Dream

Before Class

· Read Death of a Salesman Act II and Requiem

· This film version of the play follows the script almost exactly, if you are interested

· Respond to one journal prompt (access prompts here )

In Class

· Discuss entirety of Death of a Salesman

· Analyze key themes in the play

Monday, 4/26

Thursday, 4/29

Before Class

· Read “Recitatif” by Toni Morrison (p. 1429-1442)

· Read final essay prompt and prepare any questions

In Class

· Discuss “Recitatif”

· Prepare for final essay

Dead Day (No Class Meeting)

· Conferences available by appointment for essay (optional)

Monday, 5/3

Final Essay Due