American Literature Assignment Help
Survey of American Literature
Spring 2021
Instructor: Austin Fortenberry Email: [email protected]
Please contact me anytime you need assistance. I want to help and want you to succeed!
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 O’Connor (pp. 1381-1392)
· Choose one character in the story, and consider them in detail. What is O’Connor trying to convey through this character?
· Prepare to discuss in class.
In Class
· Discuss fiction of Flannery O’Connor
· 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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