Questions After 3/28

Above is a picture of Julie Harris as Emily Dickinson in "The Belle of Amherst."

Good evening :)

Just a reminder that the DC Poetry Project will be screening "The Belle of Amherst" tomorrow (Sat) from 12 noon to 2 pm in HU 002.  Hope to see you there!

Here are some poems by Emily Dickinson, the "Belle" herself:

http://www.poets.org/viewmedia.php/prmMID/15395

http://www.poets.org/viewmedia.php/prmMID/15393

http://www.poets.org/viewmedia.php/prmMID/22829

http://www.poetryfoundation.org/poem/180204

http://www.poetryfoundation.org/poem/237186

Then, on Monday, we will head up to the library to work with Ms. Niyati Pandya.

Wednesday we will return to our regular classroom, and I believe that we may have a presentation!  In addition, I have made a change in readings.  Next week I would like to return to more chronological order with poems by Wheatley and John Dickinson as well as Irving’s “Rip Van Winkle,” Longstreet’s “The Dance,” Sedgwick’s “Cacoethes Scribendi,” andSchoolcraft’s “Mishosha.”

Here are a few questions for your journals:

-- Which types of writing are more effective for social criticism?  Why?

-- Discuss Douglass' depiction of religion.  

-- Consider the impact of his narrative's Appendix, especially its  "Parody."  Does "Parody" support his profession that he is not against Christianity?  Or does it undercut it?  Why?  Why not?

-- Discuss Douglass' initial attempt to escape.  How did its failure appear to affect him?  Why did he and Sandy realize that they had been betrayed?  Who do you think betrayed them?

-- Discuss Douglass' battle with Covey.  How does it affect Douglass?  How does it affect Covey?

-- What is it like for you to return to poetry with Wheatley, Emily Dickinson, and John Dickinson?

-- What is it like for you to turn to fiction with Washington Irving's "Rip Van Winkle"?

-- What do these works add to American literature?

-- What does Douglass' Narrative add to American literature?

Also, here is a link to Miriam's presentation:
http://prezi.com/e2aehsjeqv64/the-navajo-people/

What does she add to your understanding of Native American culture?  of the Navajo?

What was the most intriguing thing that you learned from her presentation?  Why?

What would you like to present on?

See you at the screening--or at the library!