The preface to my edition of The Great Gatsby asserts the following:
"The Great Gatsby does not proclaim the nobility of the human spirit; it is not politicaly correct; it does not reveal how to solve the problems of life; it delivers no fashionable or comforting messages. It is just a masterpiece."
To what exent to you agree/disagree with this quotation? Feel free to comment on one small piece or on the overall sentiment of the passage. Enjoy!
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
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Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Live Blogging: Chapters 9-12 of The Awakening
I've been enjoying your discussions so far. Keep up the strong work, and remember that you're aiming to make at least five insightful comments.
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Live Blogging: Chapters 1-4 of The Awakening
You get your own blog today! Yay!
Please aim to participate at least five times, either through the blog, in the inner circle, or through a combination of both. Take your time both reading and writing comments, and enjoy!
Please aim to participate at least five times, either through the blog, in the inner circle, or through a combination of both. Take your time both reading and writing comments, and enjoy!
Friday, January 25, 2008
Twain: The Final Fishbowl
Today we will have our final fishbowl discussion of Pudd'nhead Wilson. Please try to break away from live blogging at least once to enter the inner circle (the water is just fine!).
Enjoy.
Enjoy.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Human Classification in 2008
Throughout our discussion of Puddn'head Wilson, we've analyzed race from a comfortable distance by keeping the novel situated squarely in the 19th century. Do you think that our society today still faces the same issues of race and classification that Twain questioned and satirized in his works? Is our sociey better off? Worse? The same? Can you think of any specific examples to support your opinion?
Feel free to address not only Puddn'head Wilson but also Ethnic Notions, Social Darwinism, "freak shows" and human circuses, and any other issues that have coincided with our study of the text.
Before you respond, please read a short article published today by clicking here. You may use this article in your response if you wish, but please don't feel limited by it (you may address other, non-related topics as well).
As always, remember that this is a conversation; be sure to read and comment on each other's posts.
Feel free to address not only Puddn'head Wilson but also Ethnic Notions, Social Darwinism, "freak shows" and human circuses, and any other issues that have coincided with our study of the text.
Before you respond, please read a short article published today by clicking here. You may use this article in your response if you wish, but please don't feel limited by it (you may address other, non-related topics as well).
As always, remember that this is a conversation; be sure to read and comment on each other's posts.
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