Survey of American Literature Spring 2021
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 OConnor (pp. 1381-1392)
· Choose one character in the story, and consider them in detail. What is OConnor trying to convey through this character?
· Prepare to discuss in class.
In Class
· Discuss fiction of Flannery OConnor
· 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
Final Essay Prompt
Compare a theme, symbol, or image from two works of American literature–one work we have read in class this semester, and one that we have not. You should both explain the function of the theme, symbol, or image within each text respectively and also compare its function in both, discussing the significance of any similarities or differences between its function in the two works.
Assignment Specifications
· 3+ double spaced pages (Times New Roman, 12 point font)
· Direct quotes from both works
· Clear thesis statement making an argument about the two texts
· No outside research
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