Here is an overview for next week.
Monday - study for the test on Tuesday. The best way to study for this test is to practice finding the stylistic devices in passages.
Tuesday- Vocab Test (it will probably take the entire period)
Wednesday- Reading: through 17 for today - 40 pages get started early.
Journal 8: Jealousy and silence. Both Janie and Tea Cake become jealous in these chapters, but they respond differently. Why does the jealousy happen; how does each respond; and what are the consequences? What is the effect of not hearing from Janie's point of view, but hearing from the people on the Muck?
Also, you'll have 30-45 minutes to discuss your commentary passage in class. To join the discussion, your passage must be annotated - stylistic devices identified and notes concerning how Hurston uses the devices. Identify any questions you have to pose to the group.
Thursday: Writing instruction: Moving from outline to essay. Commentary Outline due
Friday: The novel should be finished: final discussion of the novel Journal 9: In preparation for the
discussion, consider how Hurston portrays the racist characters and situations in the
text, does she create any pity, how does she offer any justification,
does she offer any critique. Examine the actions and language closely in the following scenes: Nanny's description of rape, Leafy's rape, Mrs. Turner, burial of dead, and the trial.
Journal 10: Part A. Consider the references to the title in chapters 18 and 19 and that Janie states, “God would do less than He had in His heart" (178). What do the references along with the flood suggest about the relationship the characters have with God?
Part B. Examine the last paragraph of the novel closely. What are the effects of Hurston's stylistic decisions? Does she offer a satisfactory ending to the novel? How does the ending compliment or conflict with what you've experienced so far?
Monday: Rough Draft Due
Wednesday: Final Draft Due
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