The Ax-Helve perfect paragraph

Posted on March 24, 2020 by kcarpenzano

Comment with a perfect paragraph responding to the following question:

How does Frost use symbolism to convey a deeper meaning in The Ax-Helve?

Due date: Wednesday, April 1st

Chapter 1 of MAUS

Posted on March 23, 2020 by kcarpenzano

Please take the quiz below before the end of the week:

Also, for your participation grade, comment below (respond to each other, agree/disagree, discuss) in response to the following question:

At the end of this chapter, Vladek specifically asks Artie not to include the story about Lucia and Anja in Artie’s book about the Holocaust, but Artie does anyway. Why do you think this is?

ACT I of Sweet Bird of Youth

Posted on March 23, 2020March 23, 2020 by kcarpenzano

I hope you have enjoyed reading the beginning of SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH.

Here is the Quiz on Act I, to be taken before Wednesday:

ACT I Sweet Bird of Youth QUIZ

Here is a version of the play on youtube if you want to listen as you read (but be careful not to skip important stage directions, rich for analysis):

Please also read this one-page biography of Tennessee Williams:

Tennessee Williams biography

Check back in the following days for a blog “discussion” on symbols and themes in the play.

Links: A Stranger in the Village

Posted on March 20, 2020 by kcarpenzano

Comment below with stylistic and thematic links between “A Stranger in the Village” and any of the other OIB works we’ve studied so far!

Describe the picture (2)

Posted on March 20, 2020March 20, 2020 by kcarpenzano

Describe what you see in the picture in the comments below (optional)

Gathering Leaves perfect paragraph

Posted on March 20, 2020March 20, 2020 by kcarpenzano

Perfect paragraph on Gathering Leaves

Respond to the question: How is Frost presenting labour in this poem?

A rendre : 23 Mars

Please post your paragraph below and feel free to respond to/comment on others’ work.

Filmed Versions of “A Raisin in the Sun”

Posted on March 19, 2020 by kcarpenzano

If you’re looking for some entertainment, here are some filmed versions of “A Raisin in the Sun.” For some bonus participation points, watch one of the versions and post your “review” below! There is also a version from the 1960s but which is unavailable on youtube.